Nigeria: Governor Lawal disburses N263 million to entrepreneurs

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disbursed N263 million to entrepreneurs and members of the Zamfara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ZACCIMA). The grants were distributed as follows:

1,000 beneficiaries received N150,000 each

60 strategic entrepreneurs received N1,000,000 each

This intervention demonstrates the government’s confidence in ZACCIMA as a credible channel for economic empowerment. ZACCIMA President, Dr. Hassan Buhari, expressed appreciation to Governor Lawal and his team for their support.

The grants have strengthened ZACCIMA’s engagement with the Zamfara Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA) and Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, making it a recognized consultative partner in economic planning and investment promotion.

Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, and Tourism, Abdulrahaman Tumbido, assured continued government support for ZACCIMA, aligning with Governor Lawal’s vision for sustainable economic diversification.