By Francis Nansak, Lafia

Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada, through the Hajiya Maryam Wadada Women Empowerment Scheme 2026, is set to provide direct financial support of ₦50,000 each to 6,500 women across Nasarawa State.

Under the scheme, 500 women will be selected from each of the 13 Local Government Areas of the state, bringing the total investment to ₦325 million.

The rollout of the empowerment programme will commence in Awe LGA and cut across all LGAs, terminating in Karu LGA, ensuring statewide coverage.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening women’s economic independence, supporting small-scale businesses, and cushioning the impact of current economic challenges on households across Nasarawa State.

According to the organizers, the selection process will prioritize women engaged in petty trading, agriculture, artisanship, and other micro-enterprises, with a focus on grassroots reach and inclusivity.

Hajiya Maryam Wadada is the wife of Distinguished Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, APC Governorship Candidate for Nasarawa State in the 2027 election. Senator Wadada has a long history of grassroots engagement dating back to his tenure in the House of Representatives, where he was known for constituency projects and direct support to women and youth.

The empowerment scheme builds on that legacy and is designed to consolidate support for women as key drivers of family welfare and community development.

Beneficiaries will receive their support directly during scheduled distribution exercises in each LGA. Coordinators of the scheme say modalities have been put in place to ensure transparency and that the funds reach the intended beneficiaries across the state.

Community leaders, women groups, and APC stakeholders are expected to participate in the mobilization and verification process ahead of the disbursement.

The Hajiya Maryam Wadada Women Empowerment Scheme 2026 is being described as one of the largest direct women empowerment interventions by a political support group in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.

Organizers say the programme will not only provide immediate financial relief but also serve as a springboard for beneficiaries to expand their businesses and improve household income.