Zamfara State Government has disbursed N40,000 each to 8,593 vulnerable beneficiaries across the state. The announcement was made by the AGILE coordinator in Zamfara State, Sa’adatu Abdu Gusau, in a statement released at the weekend.
According to the statement, all beneficiaries received their payments directly into their bank accounts, with withdrawals to be made through ATMs. The statement read, “Zamfara State AGILE under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal has disbursed the sum of N40,000 each to 8,593 beneficiaries across the State.”
Ms Gusau confirmed that all ATM cards have been activated for immediate use. “All ATM cards have been activated and withdrawals can be made immediately,” she said. She further urged beneficiaries and members of the public to channel any complaints through the proper channels. “All complaints should be dropped in AGILE suggestion boxes provided in all schools, or through our GRM line 09041328888, CCT lead no. 09040528991, or through an official letter to Zamfara AGILE office,” she stated.
This development follows a similar empowerment initiative launched earlier by Governor Dauda Lawal. On September 12, 2025, the governor inaugurated the distribution of over N1 billion grants under the SABER (State Action on Business Enabling Reforms) programme at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau. The World Bank-supported initiative aims to remove barriers to business growth, enhance private enterprise, and create sustainable jobs in Zamfara State.
Under the SABER programme, N150,000 was distributed to 2,000 beneficiaries to support nano and micro businesses, while 1,000 small and medium-sized business owners received N500,000 each. In addition, 60 entrepreneurs from medium and large-scale businesses are to benefit from grants of N5 million each.
In December 2024, Governor Lawal also distributed about N5 billion under the NG-CARES program to 44,000 vulnerable individuals across the state’s 14 local government areas.
