8,593 Most Vulnerable Persons Receive Millions In Zamfara

The Zamfara state government has disbursed N40,000 each to 8,593 vulnerable persons across the state.

The AGILE coordinator in Zamfara State, Sa’adatu Abdu Gusau, in statement, said the beneficiaries received the cash through their bank accounts and withdrawals would be made through ATMs.

“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.”

“All ATM cards have been activated and withdrawals can be made immediately” Mrs Gusau added.

The AGILE coordinator also announced that “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.”

Earlier on September 12, 2025, Governor Lawal inaugurated the distribution of over N1 billion grants under the SABER (SERBS) programme to support local businesses at the JB Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau.

The State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) is a five-year, performance-based, multi-sectoral initiative supported by the World Bank, carefully designed to dismantle barriers, stimulate private enterprise, and generate sustainable jobs for the people of Zamfara.

N150,000 was distributed to 2,000 beneficiaries across the state to support nano and micro businesses; while 1,000 individuals in small and medium-sized businesses received N500,000 each. Also, 60 people from medium—and large-scale businesses will benefit from a grant of N5 million each.

In December 2024, Governor Lawal also distributed about N5 billion to support the most vulnerable individuals in Zamfara State.

The stimulus package was part of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus program (NG-CARES). It targeted 44,000 vulnerable individuals across 14 local government areas as part of the Zamfara state government’s empowerment initiative.