THE ROLE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KATSINA STATE SINCE 1987

Abstract

The study of life experiences of productive personalities is of great importance. It throws light on their activities and contributions to society. Most importantly, the area of women's enterprising activities in Katsina has so far received little attention from researchers. But recently, as a result of the development of gender studies in Nigerian historiography, interest in this field has attracted scholars. This paper therefore studies the lifetime, philanthropic and entrepreneurial activities of some selected Women Entrepreneurs in the Katsina metropolis that contributed to Katsina’s social and economic development. These women include Hajiya Fatima Baika (merchant), Hajiya Aisha MaiTuwon Garwa (caterer and contractor), Hajiya Salame Duniya WataDama (transporter, contractor, estate agent and livestock rearer), Hajiya Murjanatu Katsina (farmer), Hajiya Maryam Sule ‘Maman Asiya’ (fashion designer) and Hajiya Asibi mai Alkubus, Yantaba Quarters (caterer)