From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Friday, commissioned the Office of the Wife of Governor, just as he reiterated support to pet projects designed to be executed by his wife and First Lady of the state, Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje.
He said the move was in line with his administration’s commitment towards improving the life of women and strengthen their political inclusion and participation in governance.
“This office is for Kano women. It is also for Her Excellency, Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, who goes up and down to improve the lots of women in the state. She shuttles between the 44 local governments empowering women,” Ganduje said.
According to him, “it is appreciative that Her Excellency takes empowerment to the doorsteps of women across the state, particularly, to rural women.”
He further appreciated the role she plays in the inclusion of women in governance.
“She is always thinking of how to carry women along. We came up with this office to strengthen her mission in that direction. We will continue to support her to improve the life of other women,” Ganduje added.
Dozens of women Associations, both political and non-political associations, were present at the commissioning ceremony, with smiles on their faces, acknowledging and appreciating that the Wife of the Governor impacted heavily in their life.
The office is located at Ten Chalets section of the Government House, Kano.
The Commissioner of Women Affairs, Dr Zahara’u Umar Muhammad, Head of Service, Binta Lawan Ahmad and Woman Leader, North West zone, of All Progressives Congress (APC) Yahanasu Buba, commended the Governor for providing the office.
