Shettima launches fund for 40,000 Katsina women, Radda pledges N4bn
Vice President Kashim Shettima flagged off a women's economic empowerment fund in Katsina State, with Governor Dikko Radda committing over N4bn to the initiative.
What happened
Vice President Kashim Shettima flagged off a Community Investment Fund, also described as a Women's Economic Fund, for over 40,000 women in Katsina State.1234
Governor Dikko Radda committed over N4bn to the project.1
The event also included the launch of 32 CNG buses and 200 electric tricycles, and the inauguration of several road and public transportation projects.23
Shettima urged beneficiaries to invest the grants wisely, maintain proper financial records and sustain a culture of savings.4
Shettima said Nigeria owes women an economy worthy of their labour and called for a more conducive business environment for women traders.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the total value of the fund beyond Governor Radda's N4bn commitment, or how the remaining funds (if the N8bn figure in the working label is accurate) are sourced.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the eligibility criteria or selection process for the 40,000 women beneficiaries.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from beneficiaries or independent experts on the fund's design.
Why it matters
The fund launch coincided with other public projects including transportation infrastructure and the reception of political decampees into the ruling APC, according to Vanguard.3
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
Shettima unveils fund for 40,000 Katsina women, Radda commits N4bn
- 2BusinessDayNGPrivate
Shettima flags off community investment fund for Katsina women
- 3VanguardNGPrivate
Nigeria owes women economy worthy of their labour – Shettima
- 4Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
Shettima Flags Off Women’s Economic Fund In Katsina, Over 40,000 Set To Receive Business Capital