Nasarawa 2027: Ex-Police IG Empowers Women, Distributes 16 Vehicles, N17.9m

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has empowered women leaders across the state’s 13 local government areas and 147 electoral wards, distributing 16 vehicles, household equipment and N17.9 million in cash.

The empowerment programme, held on Saturday, was aimed at promoting women’s participation in politics, supporting economic self-reliance and recognising their contributions to the Tabbaci Project ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

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At the local government level, each of the 13 women leaders received a Sharon vehicle with a full tank of fuel, a solar-powered fan and N200,000 in cash.

Similarly, the three zonal women leaders received the same package, bringing the total number of vehicles distributed to 16 and cash support to N3.2 million for the two categories.

At the ward level, each of the 147 women leaders received a refrigerator, a grinding machine, a generator, a solar-powered table fan and N100,000 in cash.

The distribution to the ward leaders amounted to 147 refrigerators, 147 grinding machines, 147 generators and 147 solar-powered fans, alongside N14.7 million in cash.

The total cash support for the local government, zonal and ward women leaders stood at N17.9 million.

Speaking at the event, Adamu said the initiative reflected his commitment to inclusive governance, greater participation of women in politics and economic empowerment at the grassroots.

He described women as the backbone of the Tabbaci Project, noting that the programme was also designed to appreciate their support, sacrifices and contributions to the political movement.

Adamu said empowering women leaders was essential to strengthening grassroots political participation and ensuring that women played more active roles in governance and community development.