Rep. Dabo Empowers Rahama Ward Women

From: Johnson Faith 

Bauchi,The member representing Toro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismael Haruna Dabo, has continued to demonstrate unwavering support for women across the constituency through deliberate and consistent interventions aimed at uplifting grassroots women who form the backbone of local economies. His empowerment programs are structured to reach households directly, providing tools and capital that enable women to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community development.

Under the flagship Haske Gida Gida initiative, Hon. Dabo has prioritized economic empowerment as a pathway to household stability. The program is designed to ensure that financial support gets to women at the ward level, removing bottlenecks that often limit access for rural beneficiaries. Stakeholders in the constituency have described the approach as practical, transparent, and impactful for families who rely on small-scale trade, farming, and artisanship.

In the latest phase of the rollout, ₦15 million was disbursed to Haske Gida Gida beneficiaries in Rahama Ward. The disbursement comes just days after women in Tilden Fulani benefited from the same program, underscoring the continuous and ward-by-ward spread of the initiative. Beneficiaries confirmed receipt of direct support targeted at expanding their small businesses and improving household income.

Constituents say the pattern of intervention reflects inclusion across all wards of Toro Federal Constituency, with no bias toward political affiliations. According to community leaders, the initiative is “widespread, transparent, and targeted at communities that need it most,” ensuring that empowerment is not limited to a privileged few. The consistent rollout has positioned Haske Gida Gida as one of the most visible grassroots programs in the constituency.

Political observers note that women constituted a decisive voting strength in Toro during the 2023 general elections. Supporters of the lawmaker argue that his record of “touching lives across Toro remains unmatched,” adding that results, not rhetoric, continue to drive his acceptance at the grassroots. They contrast the tangible disbursements with what they describe as propaganda from opponents.

With the latest disbursement in Rahama Ward, Hon. Ismael Haruna Dabo has reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Haske Gida Gida initiative across Toro Federal Constituency. Residents say the continuity of the program signals a model of representation anchored on direct impact, economic inclusion, and household-level empowerment for women.