Army chief gives motorcycles to empower women in Sokoto
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has provided 20 motorcycles to women in Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. The initiative aims to boost economic independence and support small businesses among the families of military personnel. Hajiya Amina Adamu, the Magajiya of Giginya Cantonment, received the motorcycles on behalf of the beneficiaries and praised the effort as transformative. The event included senior officers, women leaders, and families of personnel.
What we know
- Major General Ibikunle Ajose empowered women in Giginya Cantonment with 20 new motorcycles.
- The motorcycles were presented at the NAOWA Leisure Park as part of the Barracks Women Empowerment Scheme.
- The initiative is intended to help women engaged in petty trading by improving their mobility and access to markets.
- Hajiya Amina Adamu assured that the motorcycles would be fairly distributed and well maintained.
- The event featured a symbolic handover of keys, presentation of souvenirs, and group photographs.
