
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje at the launch of
the Ganduje Mass Economic Empowerment
Programme (G – MEEP)
Kano state government today has launched
the first segment of the Ganduje Mass
Economic Empowerment Programme (G –
MEEP), covering 520 women and youth from
across the state.
The beneficiaries were presented with
grinding machine, sewing machine, spaghetti
making tool and Masa/Kosai fryer and a
working capital of N5, 000 each.
Ten beneficiaries were drawn each from the
36 rural local government areas, while 20
were selected from the eight metropolitan
local councils.

Speaking during the occasion, the state
governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,
represented by his deputy, Prof. Hafiz
Abubakar, explained that the administration
is investing in the development of skills,
talents and entrepreneurship of women and
youths so as to address unemployment,
which is one of the biggest challenges of
the state.

Items distributed at the Ganduje Mass
Economic Empowerment Programme (G –
MEEP)
He added that beneficiaries of the
programme will be sent to their respective
local governments to receive training and
requisite skills and experience that can
improve their chosen field of empowerment.
The governor therefore, enjoined
beneficiaries of the programme to make a
good use of the opportunity not only to
acquire the skill but also pursue their
respective businesses with zeal and
dedication so that they can be empowered
and bring full contribution to societal
development and peace.
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