Sokoto Senator Ibrahim Lamido has empowered 3,000 women across his East Senatorial District. Beneficiaries got vital vocational tools as part of moves move to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Assorted items, such as deep freezers, sewing machines and grinding machines, among others were distributed to women constituents from the eight local government areas making up the zone.
The councils are: Gada, Sabon Birni, Isa, Goronyo, Rabah, Gwadabawa, Illela and Wurno.
The distribution was part of the senator’s efforts to boost grassroots economic development and reduce unemployment, especially among women.
Lamido (APC-Sokoto) said the initiative was aimed at providing sustainable means of livelihood to the women, many of whom are breadwinners in their families.
He emphasized that true development begins when people are empowered to fend for themselves and contribute meaningfully to the economy.
Lamido said: “This gesture is to make our women self-reliant and help them build small businesses that can grow over time. Women are the backbone of every society, and when you empower a woman, you are empowering a family and, by extension, the entire community.”
According to the lawmaker, the selection of beneficiaries was done in collaboration with community leaders to ensure transparency and fairness.
Many of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the senator, describing the gesture as timely and life-changing.
“The items would not only improve our income but also enable us to train others in their communities, thereby creating a positive ripple effect of empowerment.”
