Senator Sani Musa Launches Multi-Million Naira Empowerment Initiative in Niger East
By Yahaya Zakka, Minna
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, representing Niger East Senatorial District (Zone B), has launched a multi-sectoral empowerment program worth millions of Naira to ease economic hardship and boost agricultural productivity in his constituency.
The official launch of the 2026 Mega Empowerment Program took place on Saturday at the Minna Trade Fair Ground, drawing political leaders, community stakeholders, and beneficiaries from all nine local government areas in Zone B.
Prof. Saudaki Abubakar, speaking on behalf of Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as “313,” announced the distribution of ₦22.5 million in direct financial grants to vulnerable residents to help fight inflation. Each selected indigent in the nine LGAs received a ₦50,000 cash grant.
Additionally, the lawmaker distributed nine trailer loads of fertilizer, totaling 5,400 bags, to support food security and empower local farmers. The distribution plan includes 600 bags of fertilizer per LGA for 528 farmers, along with 500 water pumps and 1,118 agricultural sprayers to promote dry-season farming and irrigation.
Hon. Abubakar Azozo, Chairman of the Sani Musa Advisory Council, assured attendees that assets would be fairly allocated across all nine LGAs, including:
100 Hiace mini-buses and 9 Toyota Hiace buses
68 tricycles (Keke Napep) and 69 motorcycles
663 grinding machines, 551 sewing machines, and 50 hair dryers
30 power generators with professional clippers, 30 deep freezers, 30 washing machines, 50 pressing irons, and 50 solar kits
39 mechanical toolkits, 30 plastic welding tools, 9 tile-cutting machines, and 9 professional toolsets
The Chief Political Adviser to the Governor of Niger State,Hon. Mohammed Nma Kolo, praised Senator Musa’s grassroots efforts and urged locals to support his bid for a third term in 2027, emphasizing the importance of continued development.
“Senator Sani Musa’s impactful programs have significantly touched lives. Re-electing him in 2027 is the way to ensure further benefits,” Kolo stated.
This empowerment initiative is part of a broader series of constituency-centered programs by Senator Musa, including recent efforts in education, healthcare infrastructure, and international scholarship programs.
