Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has lauded the initiatives of the Nigeria Governors Wives Forum which he said have impacted positively in the lives of numerous individuals, especially women, children, and vulnerable groups.
The Governor made the commendation on Tuesday when he hosted members of the Forum and appreciated the significant strides made by the Forum in addressing various social issues through empowering women and promoting gender friendly policies.
He was represented by His Deputy, Rt Hon Auwal Jatau, when the Executives and members of the Forum paid him a courtesy visit at the Council Chambers, Government House, Bauchi.
The Governor noted that through education, healthcare, skills acquisition programs, and economic empowerment projects, the Forum has exemplified what “service to humanity” truly means.
He described the Forum as an excellent platform for exchanging ideas that will help to shape the government’s policies and programs towards achieving gender equality and empowering women across states of the country.
Bala Mohammed also stressed the need for using the platform to forge long-lasting partnerships and establish networks that will address social, economic, and political barriers faced by women.
According to him, “I want to express our sincere gratitude to the Chairperson and the entire Committee for giving Her Excellency, the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed the privilege to host your quarterly meeting in Bauchi, which serves as an exceptional platform for powerful women to come together, share experiences, and devise strategies for nation-building.”
He added that, “As you are aware, Nigeria has always recognized the essential role of women in our society. Women have exemplified their capabilities, resilience, and leadership qualities and again, proving that they are an integral part of our nation’s progress. With such a distinguished gathering of Governors’ wives here today, I am confident that our collective efforts will pave the way for a brighter and better Nigeria.”
He then told the First Ladies that, in Bauchi state, the administration shared the same vision of the forum by empowering women and ensuring their active participation in every aspect of the society.
He said the government has implemented various programs to uplift women, such as promoting girl-child education, providing access to quality healthcare services, and initiating income-generating projects focused on skill development and entrepreneurship with a firm belief that when women are educated, healthy, and economically empowered, they become the driving force for socio-economic development.
According to him, the administration is committed to promoting gender equality, advocating for the rights of women, and ensuring that they are given equal opportunities to excel in all spheres of life and urged stakeholders to join hands in strengthening the role of women, not just within states but throughout the country.
The Governor added, “I want to use this golden opportunity to express our profound appreciation to Her Excellency, the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, the first Sarauniya of Bauchi state for working tirelessly to empower women and address their challenges through your pet project, Almuhibba Foundation in line with the vision of the Governors Wives’ Forum.”
Earlier, the chairperson of the Nigerian Governors Wives’ Forum and First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq appreciated Governor Bala Mohammed for supporting the forum to succeed and in particular, the first lady of Bauchi to implement various women-children friendly policies and programmes.
. TheWitness
