3,000 Women Receive Food Items, Cash Assistance From Kebbi Governor’s Wives In Zuru

Hajiya Zainab Nasare and Hajiya Nafisa ,who are the  wives of Kebbi state governor, Dr Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu,   have jointly presented grains and cash  assistance to 3,000 women in the four Local Governments in Zuru Emirate;  Zuru, Fakai, Danko/ Wasagu and Sakaba.

This was jointly done through their foundations; NASARA Foundation  (Hajiya Nasare) and the NANAS Foundation (Hajiya Nafisa). 

  Distributing the items to the beneficiaries at the Zuru town Hall, Zuru, Kebbi state on Saturday, they thanked the  Zuru women for their support for the Nasir Idris administration. 

Hajiya Nasare Nasir Idris   submitted that  the sum of 30 million naira would be disbursed  to the women to support their families while urging the beneficiaries to use the Blessed Month of Ramadan to pray for the state and the country for sustenance of peace, unity and prosperity. 

Also speaking,  Hajiya, Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris Kauran Kwandu remarked that the provision of food items and  cash assistance for  the women is aimed at  easing things for them  and bringing succour to those observing the Ramadan fast.

 Dr. Nafisa also promised that her foundation would sustain empowerment programme for women  which is already ongoing in all parts of Kebbi state for self- reliance through gainful ventures. 

   Kebbi state APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru said the ruling APC government would enhance the welfare of all communities through delivery of the dividends of democracy.

In his welcome address, the Sole administrator of Zuru Local Government, who spoke on behalf of the Sole administrators of the four Local Governments in Zuru Emirate, Alhaji Isa Bala Gajere, commended Governor Nasir Idris for his fatherly care to the people of the Emirate and other sections of the state. 

He extended similar appreciation to Hajiya Nasare and Hajiya Nafisa for their benevolence and compassion by providing food items for the women. 

Lectures were delivered by Mallam Yusuf Ribah and Mallam Abubakar Ribah on the importance of feeding  people in the month of Ramadan during the event

 The Kebbi governor’s wives also visited Zuru Army Barracks where they provided foodstuffs, wrappers and cash to widows of fallen heroes as well as the Zuru Orphanage where they made similar donations to the children. 

At the Palace of the Emir of Zuru, they informed the monarch that they were there to seek for his Royal Blessings for the success of the scheme. 

 In response, the Emir of Zuru,  retired General Muhammadu Sani Sami, Gomo ii, commended them for their initiative to support women in the state especially in this  holy Month of Ramadan.

The elated Emir  later announced his decision to honour  them with  traditional titles. 

Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris was honoured with Jagaban Matan Zuru while  Hajiya, Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris got the  chieftaincy title of Aminiyar Matan Zuru, in recognition of their service to humanity. 

Governor Nasir’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to that each of the beneficiaries got one bag of rice , one bag of  millet and N10,000-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you