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  • Buhari’s wife to states: build health centres in rural areas

    Buhari’s wife to states: build health centres in rural areas

    Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Muham-madu Buhari has urged the states to establish more primary health facilities in rural communities.

    This she said will help guarantee quick and easy access to health care facilities for people who live far from city centres.  The First Lady gave the advice when the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello led her and the wife of visiting German President, Danielle Schadt on a facility tour of the Primary HealthCare Centre in Dutse-Makaranta, a suburb of Abuja.

    Hajiya Buhari, who was represented at the occasion by the wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, said that Nigeria is a family-focused country, stating that children and mothers are at the centre.

    She said, “I am proud to be a Nigerian seeing how fellow Nigerians are diligently working to provide care for the sick and less privileged; it gives me a lot of joy and hope. I wish this kind of Primary HealthCare Centre I have seen today in Dutse can be replicated throughout Nigeria”.

    Mrs. Buhari while commending the FCT Administration for establishing such a befitting healthcare centre for the rural dwellers, urged states to replicate such facilities in their various localities to improve the health standard of the people.

    Also speaking at the occasion, Mrs Schadt appreciated the programme,  saying that she has personal attachment to healthcare facilities particularly for children and women.

    According to a statement issued by the Deputy Director/Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Sule, Mrs. Schadt said “it is possible to eradicate polio from the country.”

    She stressed, “The health of children and mothers [is imperative because they are] the future of any country.”

    She said primary healthcare is a basis for building up a strong society. She therefore encouraged the government to continue in this direction.

    Welcoming guests, Bello who was represented at the occasion by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, said that the FCT Administration has done a lot for the health and well being of the children and mothers especially in its school feeding programme.

    The Minister announced that FCT Administration would soon commence drastic work on all Primary Healthcare Centres across the Territory; emphasising that healthcare provision remains the focus of this Administration.

    He further assured that the FCT Administration would do more to improve the quality of healthcare of children and mothers; noting that FCT has over 215 Primary Health Care facilities spread across the Territory.

    Bello used the occasion to call on the traditional rulers, community and religious leaders to continue to sensitise their wards to always come out en-masse and take advantage of the Primary HealthCare facilities provided by the FCT Administration in their localities.

     

  • Buhari’s wife donates milk to nursing mothers

    Buhari’s wife donates milk to nursing mothers

    The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajia Aisha, yesterday donated milk to nursing mothers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a gesture to enhance their well-being and those of their babies.

    Distributing the milk on her behalf, the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, said the gesture is to enhance the baby friendly principle where babies take only the breast milk without any other food for at least  six months after delivery.

  • Buhari’s wife donates to expectant mothers, others

    Buhari’s wife donates to expectant mothers, others

    The President’s wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at the weekend donated nutritional supplement, the Frisomum Gold brand, to about 3,000 expectant and nursing mothers in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

    Hajia Buhari said the supplement, which is also an alternative to breast milk, would ensure nourishment for babies.

    The President’s wife, who was represented by Mrs Mary Ekpere, said beneficiaries were drawn randomly devoid of any political undertone.

    She said: “What we have is for over 3,000 women. We left it open so that those who could make it here would benefit.

    “I am impressed and happy that just by the snap of the fingers we were able to gather a good number of expectant mothers and children. The essence of this is to educate mothers about what is healthy for their children. The children are the future. So, they should be nourished and brought up well. This is a little token for the children.”

    Cross River All Progressives Congress (APC) Woman Leader Mrs Joy Akpan Edward said the party had no bias about anybody.

    She said: “We feel happy that our mother at the national has done this for our women and children. The APC government has no bias. We are not strictly attending to APC members but to everybody. As you can see, it is done generally.”

    APC State Chairman Usani Usani added: “This is in keeping with the promises that women and children would not be left behind in the new government. This is a sign of better things to come. The APC government is not just for APC women. We are not biased or partial when dealing with the people. It is not only APC women that need the assistance of the government; everybody does.”

  • Buhari’s wife greets children

    Buhari’s wife greets children

    THE wife of President-elect, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has greeted the nation’s children, especially the less privileged, on the occasion of this year’s International Children’s Day.

    He assured the citizens of the incoming government’s commitment to the development of children.

    In a statement to mark the event, Mrs. Buhari said: “Education is going to be the main focus of the incoming APC government.

    “Our children are our future and education of our children is the best way to secure the future of our country.”

    Mrs. Buhari called for the speedy implementation of the Child Rights Act, which has been passed by the National Assembly, but yet to be adopted by several states.

    She stressed the need to eradicate the menace of insecurity all over the country and restore normalcy in the Northeast with emphasis on encouraging children to return to school and making schools safer.

     

  • Buhari’s wife woos women

    Buhari’s wife woos women

    Wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha, has urged women to support change by voting for the APC.

    She spoke during her visit to Kebbi State with Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, the wife of Gen. Buhari’s running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

    Hajiya Aisha, who was received at the airport in Birnin Kebbi by the wife of the Kebbi State APC candidate, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu and thousands of supporters, said APC was committed to women empowerment and their involvement in leadership and political positions.

    She said if the party wins, vulnerable children, including the almajiri, would be given attention and projects meant for them executed in good faith.

    Mrs. Buhari advised the women to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

    She urged them to avoid abusive campaigns and not stone anyone, “as APC is a peaceful and law-abiding party.”

    Dr. Bagudu thanked the duo for the visit and assured them that APC would win in Kebbi State, as the electorate was ready for change.

    During the visit, Mrs. Buhari and Mrs. Osinbajo inaugurated blocks of classrooms in Argungu Local Government.

  • Buhari’s wife to North: use your strength to vote out Jonathan

    Wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Hajia Aisha, has urged northerners to use their population strength to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on March 28.

    She said her husband would emerge victorious at the polls, following the support he had received  across the country.

    Aisha, who was in Kano to mobilise women as part of the campaign ahead of the presidential election, said although her husband is old, “he is fit, healthy and strong enough to lead the country for the next eight years.”

    She said a wind of change is blowing across the country, adding that it is time for President Jonathan, his wife and family to vacate Aso Rock Villa, “as their days are numbered.”

    Hajia Buhari, who spoke at the Government House, Kano, at a town hall meeting organised for her to meet women groups and representatives from Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states, said her husband was healthy to lead the country to the promised land.

    She decried the bashing of the North by Dame Patience Jonathan, who she noted allegedly described the region as an enclave of the Almajiris, urging the North to use its massive population to vote out the PDP and its presidential candidate.

    Hajia Buhari promised Kano women that Gen. Buhari and the APC would fulfil their electoral promises and initiate programmes that would be favourable to them, making them to be self-reliant.

    “With Gen. Buhari in power, kidnapping and killing of innocent people will become history. With Gen. Buhari in power, the nation’s depressing economy will be revived.”

    She said she was in Kano to solicit the support of women, as she knew their role as pillars in winning elections. “It will be a disaster for any politician to ignore the vital role of women.”

    Hajia Buhari advocated freedom for women in the North so that they would engage themselves in productive enterprises as their counterparts in the South.

    She hailed the Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso-led government for its developmental strides.

     

  • Tinubu’s selfless service made the difference, says Buhari’s wife

    The wife of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hajia Aishat Buhari has described national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a selfless leader whose services have made a difference in the presidential campaign.

    Mrs. Buhari made this known yesterday when she paid a visit to the Tinubu at his home in Lagos. She was received by Senator Remi Tinubu, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Orelope Adefulire, the national women leader of the APC, Mrs. Kemi Nelson and other APC leaders in Lagos state.

    Mrs. Buhari said she came to show appreciation and thank the APC leader for offering a selfless service to the party and for ensuring the APC becomes the fastest growing mega party in Africa.

    “We are here in Lagos to visit our sister, former first lady of Lagos state and a distinguish Senator Remi Tinubu. We are also here to show our appreciation and thank our mentor, the Asiwaju of Africa.  My husband has been contesting for 11 years now, this is the fourth time. He contested to bring change but many people failed to understand. They painted him black in terms of religion and tribe.

    Before many people see him as a regional leader, but he has gone beyond that now, the mega party APC became the fastest growing mega party in Africa. All these being achieved by the understanding of one person who worked day and night in consolidating the north and the south, this is the only difference in this campaign and it is the biggest one,” she said.

    Mrs. Buhari further said Tinubu offered the nation a selfless service putting his own interest aside to bring change to Nigeria.

    “We are here today to show our appreciation to the Asiwaju of Africa for his understanding and for offering the nation a selfless service, he has the nation first before his interest and that is what is making the difference now, we appreciate him so much as well as his wife as well as supporters of the APC.”

    Earlier in her remark, Senator Tinubu thanked Mrs. Buhari for visiting and extended her prayers for her continued safety as she toured the country in the campaign. Senator Tinubu described the APC as a peace loving party saying the peace Nigeria deserve will begin from March 28.

    Mrs. Buhari also called for more voter education on recognizing the logo of the APC. “We need to emphasize more on the party logo because a lot of people who came together were under different parties with different logos. This is important because some people are still seeing General Buhari with the corn or pen. For those from the south, some people were from the APGA and the CAN so we need to educate the electorate more on the general electoral process.”

    Other dignitaries at the event include the wife of the APC vice presidential candidate, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Mrs. Mairo Almakura, first lady of Nasarawa state, Mrs. Alayingi Sylva, former first lady, Bayelsa state, Mrs. Regina Akume, former first lady of Benue State, Mrs. Zainab Jafaru Isa, former first lady, Kaduna state and Dr. Hajo Sani, former Minister of Women Affairs.

    Also speaking, Mrs. Nelson said Tinubu was one of the most misunderstood Nigerians but it has become clearer that Nigeria is sacrosanct in his mind. “ We assure you this time, God will crown our efforts with success.”