Adamawa State government’s top poverty alleviation initiative, the Fintiri Business Wallet Programme administered by the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), continues to make significant strides in empowering residents and boosting small-scale businesses across the state. 60,000 beneficiaries have been empowered with grants of ₦50,000 each so.far , providing crucial capital for micro-entrepreneurs, particularly women and youths, to expand their trades and improve their livelihoods. And wth a major expansion announced recently, 100,000 new beneficiaries are scheduled to receive ₦50,000 each this December, representing a ₦5 billion disbursement aimed at further reducing poverty and stimulating economic activity at the grassroots level. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri emphasized the initiative’s role in transforming Adamawa from a civil service-dependent economy into one driven by small businesses. The programme includes follow-up support such as training in bookkeeping, savings, and investment to ensure sustainable growth.
Beneficiaries are selected transparently from markets, streets, and homes across all 21 local government areas, with strict measures in place to prevent fraud and ensure funds reach the most vulnerable. The empowerment drive aligns with the governor’s broader agenda of inclusive growth, youth and women development, and poverty reduction.
