Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed conditional cash transfers to 8,225 adolescent girls in all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.
On Wednesday, the governor officially commenced the disbursement of funds for the ACRESAL and Agile Projects at Garba Nadama Hall, J B Yakubu State Secretariat in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the 8,225 secondary school girls were selected from the poorest and most vulnerable households. The statement added that each adolescent girl will receive N40,000 to support their continued enrollment and school transition.
“Additional tranches of N10,000 each for the Second and Third School terms will bring the total support to N60,000 per session through the parents or guardians. A total sum of Three Hundred and Twenty-Two Million Naira is approved for this First Batch. Currently, arrangements are being made for the second batch of beneficiaries.
At the ceremony, Governor Lawal said that the event symbolically provides financial support to the ACReSAL and AGILE project beneficiaries, which aligns with his administration’s focus on education, inclusive growth, social protection, and environmental resilience. He said: “Under the ACReSAL project, we disburse the Community Revolving Fund to 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda. The fund aims to support grassroots environmental and economic initiatives, reflecting our commitment to combating land degradation, promoting sustainable agriculture, and enhancing livelihoods in the face of climate challenges.
“Our communities face hardships like women building small businesses, youths seeking opportunities, and rural households accessing basic services. The Community Revolving Fund offers sustainable funding to support development, marking a shift towards resilience and accountability. I urge beneficiaries to use resources wisely and transparently, ensuring trust yields visible, measurable outcomes. The disbursement will keep circulating within communities, benefiting more people over time. Through proper use and repayment, this initiative will exemplify financial inclusion, local resilience, and sustainability accountability,” he added.
