The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equity and women's economic empowerment through the Gender Equity and Women Economic Empowerment (GEWEE) Coordination Committee.

The state's Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, stated this at a strategic meeting convened by the ministry in collaboration with Bridge Connect Africa Initiative.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress and develop the 2026 Action Plan.

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Sani, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Muhammad Sambo Aliyu, said the engagement aimed to strengthen coordination among partners promoting gender equity across the state.

She acknowledged achievements recorded through policy reforms, institutional strengthening and empowerment initiatives, but emphasised the need to harmonise ongoing programmes for greater impact and sustainability.

Key milestones highlighted included the adoption and implementation of the Women Economic Empowerment policy framework and targeted interventions that have provided support to 400 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

The commissioner urged participants to approach the deliberations with bold ideas, stronger collaboration and a results-driven focus to ensure measurable outcomes.

In his remarks, GEWEEDS Project Lead, Nethan Bako, identified economic dependence as a major driver of gender-based violence in Kano State. He said the project has partnered with the police, civil society organisations, development partners and relevant government agencies to promote sustainable economic empowerment and culturally sensitive business initiatives.

According to him, strengthening women's economic independence is critical to reducing vulnerability and breaking cycles of abuse, noting that coordinated action remains essential to achieving lasting change.