Katsina LG chairman disburses ₦7m empowerment funds to 140 entrepreneurs

Executive Chairman of Katsina Local Government, Isah Miqdad, has announced the launch of a new empowerment programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the area.

Speaking at the event, he said the initiative began with Arewa A Ward where 140 entrepreneurs received ₦50,000 each, totaling ₦7 million, as capital support. Beneficiaries were also presented with official SMEDAN certificates, granting them national recognition as business operators.

“This initiative is designed to uplift genuine small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, strengthen livelihoods, and build a stronger local economy,” Miqdad stated. He encouraged the beneficiaries to make the best use of the opportunity by combining the financial support with their own effort and resources to expand their businesses and contribute to the prosperity of Katsina Local Government.

“In shaa’ Allah, this empowerment programme will not stop here. It will continue ward by ward until every ward in Katsina Local Government feels the impact of our people-centered leadership. Our focus remains on transparency, fairness, and delivering initiatives that restore hope and dignity to our citizens,” he added.