By Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru
The occasion was the celebration of the 3rd year Anniversary and launching of Support fund for Nasara Women Development Foundation, founded by Hajiya Nasare Zainab Nasir Idris, the wife of Kebbi State Governor Idris Kauran Gwandu.
The celebration of the foundation anniversary, established about four years ago, was held at the Convocation square of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi and attended by political associates, the business community, academcians, religious leaders and both local and international partners of the foundation.
To kick- start the event, the state coordinator, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Bala gave an overview on the establishment and accomplishments of the foundation over the years. He highlighted that empowerment of women, promotion of girls-child and youths education through sponsorship, skills acquisition, wealth generation, creation of employment opportunities, and effective health care delivery services remains the mission of the foundation.
So far, according to him, over ten thousand promising youngmen and women entrepreneurs have been supported with either additional business capital or full business package. In the same vein, over five thousand vulnerable people with health challenges have enjoyed free medical services, including surgery and medicament for different complicated health issues.
In the educational sector, the coordinator disclosed that a substantial number of youths are in primary, secondary,Islamiya, and tertiary institutions across the country studying under the sponsorship of the foundation. Construction of classroom blocks for Islamiya schools,renovation of dilapidated ones and provision of sources of potable water supply for domestic uses in different communities have also been carried out.
Alhaji Abdulrasheed confidently declared that the achievements recorded among many, were initially, personally financed by Hajiya Nasare from her hardearned income before some well wishers supported her genuine interest in women and youths empowerment.
However, when he took the stage to address the gathering, Comrade Governor Nasir Idris took the people by surprise when he declared that it was his wife’s divine foresight that contributed immensely to the success of his political career.
According to him ” i remember that when i was fully occupied by the Nigerian workers union activities as the acting President of the Nigerian Labour Congress and my philanthropic gestures in different communities in the state, Hajiya Nasare has gone far beyond my imagination in the execution of her humanitarian programmes thereby creating synergy with my personal efforts “
As destined by Allah, Comrade Kauran Gwandu admitted that he leverages on the successes of Nasara foundation and the overwhelming support he enjoys from the people ,resulting from his generousity to people, to contest and eventually won the governship election.
In her brief remarks, the visibly joyful-looking Hajiya Nasare expressed gratitude to Allah for granting her husband the patient and tolerance to endure her constant travels for advocacy and his unmeasurable sacrifice and moral support.
She also acknowledged the support of some international organisations which includes Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, UFUK Dialogue, Tulip International School and the United State of America Embassy in Nigeria with which arrangements are being concluded for intervention.
To the management team, she requested them to sustain their dedication and commitment to the success of foundation’s programmes and projects.
At the end, the Chief Launcher at the occasion, Honourable Bello Kaoje kogunan Gwandu, announced that N302 million comprising cash and pledges donations and four vehicles were realised.
It is worth mentioning that satisfied with the foundation’s organised education intervention programmes, the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, at this year’s national Qur’anic Recitation competition hosted by Kebbi State government, appointed Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, as the North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education, while the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, honoured her with the esteemed title of Khadimatul Qur’an.
Zuru is Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to Kebbi State Governor.
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