The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has inaugurated a marketing hub for women processors and empowered 450 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with start-up kits.
SolaceBase reports that this initiative aims to enhance their vocational skills and provide them with disability aids, enabling them to engage in dignified and profitable employment.
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Speaking at the event on Thursday, the Country Director of the WOFAN-ICON2 Project, Dr. Salamatu Garba, emphasized that the marketing hub would enable women to take control of their marketing processes and apply the negotiation skills they acquired through WOFAN.
She highlighted that this initiative would empower women by giving them control over their resources, increasing their profitability, and amplifying their voices on issues that affect them.
She added that the initiative aligns with the objectives of the WOFAN-ICON2 Project under the Mastercard Foundation, which seeks to create sustainable employment opportunities for youth, women, and PWDs across ten Nigerian states. which is a five-year program.
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Represented by WOFAN’s Desk Officer for Kano State, Alhaji Dayyabu Abubakar stressed that the hub not only promotes economic inclusion by providing accessible business infrastructure but also addresses broader community needs.
He noted that the Karfi marketing hub is the second of its kind in Kura Local Government Area (LGA), following the establishment of a similar facility in Kura Market. Kura Market, one of the largest ethical markets in Kano, trades over 500 truckloads of grains daily to various destinations within and beyond Nigeria.
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“With this new hub in Karfi, Kura now boasts of two historic marketing hubs. The facility includes three shops allocated to women processors who are WOFAN members, supporting their businesses,” he explained.
He further detailed that the marketing hub consists of three shops: one serving as an office where members can discuss their concerns and business strategies within Karfi Market, while the other two are designated for business operations.
The establishment of the marketing hub and its associated facilities underscores WOFAN’s commitment to empowering PWDs, promoting self-reliance, and improving the overall quality of life within the community.
The District Head of Karfi, Alhaji Magaji Shehu, represented by Jamilu Magaji, congratulated the beneficiaries, noting that the initiative would not only benefit individuals but also positively impact the entire community.
He prayed for divine guidance for the beneficiaries as they expand their business ventures and expressed gratitude to Dr. Salamatu Garba for her unwavering support for vulnerable communities.
One of the beneficiaries, Hasiya Usaini, who lives with a disability, expressed her gratitude for the support and assured that she would use the funds wisely. “I am very happy with this capital. I will invest it carefully to ensure it grows,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Rakiya Rabi’u, also appreciated the assistance, thanking WOFAN and Dr. Salamatu Garba for their continued support of the people of Kura.
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Similarly, Sule Shehu Abdullahi acknowledged WOFAN’s efforts in assisting persons with disabilities and expressed his confidence in utilizing the capital effectively. “With WOFAN’s support, I now have the funds to invest and earn a livelihood,” he said
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