Sultan of Sokoto Decorates Kebbi First Lady as North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has named Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, wife of Kebbi State Governor, as the North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education.
The Centre for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, had earlier honoired her with the prestigious title of Khadimatul Qur’an.
According to a statement by the First Lady’s Press Secretary, Khadija Said, the ceremony took place in Birnin Kebbi over the weekend.
During the event, the Sultan commended Hajiya Zainab Nasare for her relentless efforts in advancing girl child education across the region.
“The Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment, AGILE, has acknowledged the performance of the First Lady, and resolved to confer the Ambassadorial status on her”, said the Sultan, who is the Grand Patron of AGILE.
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar who is also the President, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, extolled the outstanding contribution and unwavering support to education in KebbI State by the First Lady and her efforts in returning the girl child back to school.
“We are proud of you and your activities in education”,
“We have monitored you keenly and I believe you deserve the Ambassador for the Girl-Child education to champion the cause of girl child education anywhere you go to in the north western part of the country”,
“Make sure that our girls are back to the classroom to pursue the acquisition of knowledge to any level they desire”, the Sultan remarked.
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In a related development, the Governor’s Wife was conferred with the award of Khadimatul Qur’an by the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’anic Recitation of Nigeria, Centre For Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodio, University, Sokoto.
“The award was presented to Hajiya Zainab at the closing ceremony of the 39th edition of the National Qur’an Recitation Competition, held at the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, hosted by the Kebbi State Government, under Governor Nasir Idris.
“Performing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashar Garba MFR, expressed profound gratitude to Her Excellency for her steadfast dedication to promoting Islamic values throughout Kebbi State.
“Professor Bashar Garba emphasized that the exemplary leadership of the First Lady has continued to inspire young women to pursue excellence in both religious and secular education.
“Your Excellency, our Mother, your laudable endeavour has provided a strong foundation for young minds to embrace Qur’anic knowledge, enriching the spiritual fabric in the state”,
“Your outstanding contribution and unwavering support to the development of Qur’anic and Islamiyyah Schools in Kebbi State and your effort in advancing the cause of Islam are tremendous”,
“The University is highly appreciative of the dedication of Hajiya Zainab Nasare to the promotion of Islamic values throughout the state”,
“Your indispensable role in uplifting the Ummah and preserving the sanctity of the Glorious Qur’an is sacrosanct”, the Vice Chancellor added.
The Awardee, Hajiya Zainab Nasare expressed delight and heartfelt appreciation to the organizers for such remarkable honour done to her, reaffirming her commitment to prioritizing girl child education and sustain support towards entrenching moral and spiritual values of Islam in the society.