500 small-business owners receive ₦50,000 each
By Abdulwahab Muhammad, SSA Communication
The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya (Dr.) Aisha Bala Mohammed, has attended the Creative Mind Initiative (CMI) RISE 1.0 event at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Bauchi.
The event was also attended by the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Mohamood Babamaji, who represented the party’s Governorship Candidate, Hon. Dr. Yakubu Adamu, Ph.D., Wazirin Giade, alongside other distinguished guests.
At the event, Dr. Yakubu Adamu donated ₦10 million to support CMI’s activities, including efforts to promote small-scale businesses, advance women’s economic empowerment and encourage self-reliance across the state.
As part of the programme, 500 small-business owners received financial support of ₦50,000 each. Participants also engaged with experienced entrepreneurs and professionals, who shared practical advice on business development, strengthening commercial activities and expanding income-generating opportunities.
In her remarks, the First Lady encouraged participants to pursue self-reliance with determination and make the most of available opportunities to improve their livelihoods.
The event provided a platform for business owners to connect with established entrepreneurs, exchange ideas and experiences, receive professional guidance, and learn strategies to grow their businesses and support their families.
CMI RISE 1.0 is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, empowering women and strengthening grassroots economic development in Bauchi State.
