The wife of the Adamawa State Governor, Lami Fintiri, in partnership with the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum, has supported 1,200 vulnerable persons in the state with cash, food and non food items to ease economic hardship and promote self reliance.
The intervention was part of activities marking the Tri Annual Meeting of the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum held in Yola. The meeting was hosted by Lami Fintiri and led by the wife of the Gombe State Governor, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Yahaya.
Under the empowerment initiative, 200 beneficiaries received ₦100,000 each, representing a total cash support of ₦20 million, while 1,000 others received various food and non food items.
Speaking at the event, Lami Fintiri said the initiative was aimed at providing immediate assistance while also helping vulnerable families rebuild their livelihoods and regain confidence in their ability to support themselves.
Women groups from the 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State participated in the gathering, which also provided an opportunity for the governors’ wives to strengthen regional collaboration on issues affecting women, children and vulnerable communities.
The two day meeting is expected to address major social and economic challenges facing Northern communities, with emphasis on women empowerment, child welfare, social protection and sustainable interventions.
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