Kebbi First Lady Empowers Girls' Education with Book and Sanitary Pad Donation

The First Lady of Kebbi State and founder of the NASARA Foundation, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, has made a significant contribution to girls' education in the state by donating books, sanitary pads, and financial support to selected girls' schools. This initiative is part of her ongoing efforts to promote education and well-being among young girls and address barriers that hinder their academic progress.

Representing the First Lady, her daughter, Hajiya Balkisu Nasir Idris, emphasized that the donation under the NASARA Foundation primarily aims to support girls and other vulnerable groups facing challenges in the society. She encouraged the girls to stay committed to their education, stressing that the foundation’s support was designed to empower them to reach their full potential.

"I want you girls to know that each one of you can achieve great things in life. This support is here to help boost your morale and remind you of your potential," said Hajiya Balkisu.

Highlighting the importance of supporting girls in education, she acknowledged that many young women are forced to leave school due to early marriage and a lack of resources. She reassured the students that the NASARA Foundation would continue its efforts to ensure that girls in Kebbi have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals.

In her remarks, Kebbi State's Commissioner for Basic and Secondary School Education, Dr. Halima Muhammad Bande, represented by Permanent Secretary Abubakar Magaji Nayalwa, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her dedication to supporting the girl child in education. He emphasized that the donations would significantly uplift the spirits of the students and encouraged the First Lady to continue her impactful work.

The principal of Salamatu Hussaini Girls’ Day Secondary School, where the first donation ceremony was held, Hajiya Aisha Adamu, praised Hajiya Zainab as a “mother to orphans, the poor, and the less privileged.” She expressed her heartfelt thanks for selecting her school as a beneficiary of this initiative.

Following the program at Salamatu Hussaini Girls’ School, the NASARA Foundation team extended the donation to Unity Girls College in Birnin Kebbi, distributing books, sanitary pads, and cash gifts. The principal of Unity Girls College, Hajia Murjanatu Attahiru Wala, expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a historic and timely support for the school.