The Zamfara State Government has disbursed conditional cash transfers to 8,225 adolescent girls across all 14 local government areas to support their education and keep them in school.
Governor Dauda Lawal launched the initiative on Wednesday in Gusau under the World Bank-supported AGILE (Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment) and ACReSAL (Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes) projects.
According to a statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the beneficiaries were selected from the poorest and most vulnerable households. Each girl will receive ₦60,000 per academic session—₦40,000 initially, followed by two tranches of ₦10,000 each.
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Speaking at the launch, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration's commitment to removing economic, infrastructural, and social barriers that hinder girls' education.
> "When you educate a girl, you educate a village," he said. "These girls will become empowered women who uplift families and build stronger communities."
He praised the efforts of the state's education and environment ministries and technical partners for implementing the programme, adding that his government remains focused on impactful, people-centered initiatives, especially in rural areas.
The cash transfer programme aims to reduce school dropout rates and empower girls through access to education.
