Nasara Foundation Empowers 1,247 in Kebbi

Nasara Foundation, a baby of the wife of the Governor of Kebbi state, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris has brought sunshine and smiles to 1,247 people in Kebbi state.

The foundation trained for three months, 362 females and 46 males in Tailoring, 103 females and 83 males in Computer, 31 females and 25 males in Shoe making, 41 females in Make- up and 41 females in catering, all of whom went home with different skills acquisition materials at their graduation ceremony, which was part of activities marking the 100 days of Governor Nasir Idris.

The ceremony, held in conjunction with the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, took place on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the premises of the Ministry.

Speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the Foundation, Abdulrasheed Bala described the day as one of the happiest in his life, adding that he was glad to witness the graduation ceremony of the trainees.

Bala said: We thank Almighty Allah for sparing our lives to witness this memorable event and we urge the beneficiaries to make use of the items given to them in promoting their standard of living.

“The Foundation wishes to extend its arms of friendliness of love and compassion to individuals, group, government and non-governmental organizations who may wish to work with us to project the objectives and goals of the foundation.’’

In her own contributions, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Halima Kamba said the government is committed to reducing the poverty level in the state, describing the efforts of the Foundation as one of the ways of achieving this objective in the state.

The Founder, Hajiya Idris, said: “At Nasara Foundation, we have conceived different projects to make lives better for the people and get women and men engaged in income generating activities so that they do not become vulnerable but possess necessary skills to access the markets, especially the women.

“We are excited to have a governor who is assionate about the people and our Foundation is consciously and constantly engaging the people, developing programmes and ideas to build their skills and capacities, as well as investing to make their dreams a reality.

“This event will be the first of many as we also continue to make smart and effective investments in women and young people’s education which is critical for developing human capital. We will constantly strive to unlock opportunities as well as create a better future for women and youth in Kebbi state and beyond.’’ 

The event was attended by personalities like the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Halima Hassan; Wife of Deputy Governor, Mariam Tafida; wife of Minister of state for Education, Maryam Sununu; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Maikurata, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Nura Fingilla; Commissioner for Humanitarian and Empowerment, Muhammad Hamidu Jankuka as well as chairmen of some local governments in the state.

They were serenaded by some of the finest musical acts in Kebbi and environs including, Habiba Zuru, Umar Makosa as well as the Kebbi Cultural Troupe.