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Zamfara State Government Empowers Adolescent Girls Through Conditional Cash Transfers

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The Zamfara State Government has initiated a programme to support the education of adolescent girls through conditional cash transfers. The programme, launched by Governor Dauda Lawal, is part of the World Bank-supported AGILE and ACReSAL projects, aiming to keep girls in school and promote their education. The selected girls, drawn from the poorest and most vulnerable households, will receive a total of N60,000 per academic session, with an initial N40,000, followed by two additional tranches of N10,000 each. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to inclusive growth, education, and social protection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Zamfara State Government has disbursed conditional cash transfers to 8,225 adolescent girls across 14 local government areas, with a total of N322 million approved for the first batch.
  • Each beneficiary will receive N60,000 per academic session, with an initial N40,000, followed by two additional tranches of N10,000 each.
  • The programme aims to support the education of adolescent girls and keep them in school, addressing economic, infrastructural, and social barriers.
  • The initiative is part of the World Bank-supported AGILE (Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment) and ACReSAL (Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes) projects.
  • Governor Lawal announced the disbursement of Community Revolving Funds to 500 beneficiaries under the ACReSAL project, aimed at supporting environmental and economic resilience at the grassroots.
  • The governor commended the efforts of the state's ministries of education and environment, along with technical partners, for implementing the projects.
  • He assured residents that his administration would continue to prioritise impactful programmes that deliver results, particularly in rural communities.

Statistics:

  • 8,225 adolescent girls across all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State have received conditional cash transfers.
  • N322 million has been approved for the first batch of support.
  • Each beneficiary will receive a total of N60,000 per academic session.
  • N40,000 will be provided initially, followed by two additional tranches of N10,000 each.

Sources:

  • Statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris.
  • Press statement by Governor Dauda Lawal.

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