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| Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim presenting entrepreneurship package to some benefiting women. |
By Williams Ago, Gombe
In a remarkable show of support for women entrepreneurs, the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation, led by the esteemed entrepreneur Engineer Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, has empowered 100 businesswomen across Gombe State with a total of N5 million.
Each of the selected women received N50,000 to either launch or expand their small businesses, providing a vital financial boost to enhance their livelihoods.
The empowerment ceremony took place recently at the Gombe International Hotel, marking a significant milestone in the foundation’s commitment to uplifting women in the region.
This initiative not only fosters economic independence among women but also contributes to the broader development and prosperity of Gombe State. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude and optimism about the positive impact this support will have on their businesses and families.
Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, who was represented at the distribution of the empowerment package by his associate, Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim, said the initiative was aimed at providing capital for deserving women to set up or expand their businesses.
According to Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim, the beneficiaries were selected from all the 11 local government areas of the State to ensure widespread impact.
Secretary of the foundation, Malam Safiyanu, explained that the gesture was part of the foundation's mission to support less privileged members of the society through humanitarian and charity services.
He revealed that this was the first phase of the foundation's business support programme, adding that there are plans to empower youth too in subsequent interventions.
Some of the beneficiaries of the empowerment programme expressed their gratitude to our Correspondent over the positive impact the entrepreneur's support will make in their lives and that of their families.
Salamatu Sa'ad from Akko Local Government and Aishatu Aliyu from Gombe Local Government commended Engineer Kombat for the initiative, saying it would greatly benefit them.
For Maryam Ishaqa Aliyu, a local food vendor from Tudun Wada community, she stated that the N50,000 donation would help her expand her "Awara" business.
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