Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, has solicited the help of the traditional rulers in the state on her programme on girl-child education with ideas and advice that will engender success of the programme.
She made the call at the palace of the Emir of Gwandu, Birnin Kebbi when she paid him a courtesy call.
She said told the royal father that under the present administration of her husband, Dr Nasiru Idris, she is going to prioritize education, specifically focusing on empowering the girl-child.
Hajiya Nasir said her position as the wife of the governor and her experience would enable her to advocate for some policies, launch initiatives, and engage communities to ensure every girl in Kebbi State has access to quality education, fostering social progress and gender equality.
While describing the role of traditional rulers who are fathers to all leaders in any administration as critical in governance, she said, “there is need for traditional rulers and the entire people of the state to support her programmes.”
On his part, the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashir appreciated the wife of the governor and her entourage for the visit.
He described education of children, both boys and girls, as the bedrock of every society and assured her of maximum support and cooperation.
Wives of top government functionaries as well as the wives of all local government chairmen and all the female councillors across wards accompanied Hajiya Idris on the visit.