The initiative, aimed at equipping secondary school girls with entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, and business development knowledge, was unveiled at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi during this year’s National Women Entrepreneurship Festival, organised by AKWE.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Nasara Foundation, Hajiya Bilkisu Muhammad Nasir, highlighted the programme’s focus on empowering the girl-child in Kebbi State.

“At Nasara Foundation, we are committed to developing the girl-child. Through our partnership with AKWE, we will provide training, mentorship, and support to young girls, enabling them to build sustainable business ventures,” she said.

Bilkisu expressed confidence that NASEEP would empower participants to become self-reliant, innovative, and creators of employment rather than job seekers.

The President of AKWE, Maryam Bello Bala, commended the Founder of Nasara Foundation, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, for her unwavering support. She described the strategic partnership as a significant step forward in securing the future of young girls in the state.

Bala also announced Nasara Foundation’s donation of N22 million to AKWE, which will be distributed among the association’s 250 members to boost their businesses.

She assured that the funds would be effectively utilised and promised to deliver positive results next year, citing examples of members who were rewarded for successfully utilising previous seed funds.