Alhaji Habib Iddrisu (left)handing the money to one of the beneficiary women
The first batch of more than a hundred women in the Tolon Constituency of the Northern Region has received GH¢300 each to boost their business in various areas in view of the significant role they play.
The loans disbursed to the women groups by Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the area is at no interest with beneficiaries expected to pay back within ten calendar months.
According to him, the move is aimed at supporting the women engaged in small-scale businesses in the predominantly farming area calling on the beneficiaries to put the amount into the intended purpose.
Beneficiaries were in high spirits at the disbursement last weekend and expressed gratitude to Hon. Habib Iddrisu for the philanthropic gesture assuring they will never let him down.
Alhaji Habib Iddrisu disclosed to MyNewsGh.com that his decision to support the women was based on a request specially made to him during one of his regular visits to the area explaining that the interest and welfare of the women is of great importance to him.
Alhaji Habib Iddrisu who is a much known face in the area disclosed that it is part of his personal initiative in ensuring the party is on a sound footing to consolidate its gains made in the area in view of the fact the parliamentary seat is being occupied by the party.
