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Women group launches skill acquisition, training for over 100 widows, orphans in Kaduna
The Adashe Women Employment Society has launched a skill acquisition training program targeted at empowering 100 women, including widows, orphans, and refugees in Kaduna.
The initiative, organized in partnership with the Family Homes Fund, offers extensive training to women participants in various practical skills such as urban farming, tailoring, information and communication technology (ICT), cosmetology, arts and crafts, spice making, and the production of shoes and bags.
The founder of the Adashe Women Employment Society, Dr. Umma Sani, also known as Zinariyan Gabasawan Zazzau, highlighted the transformative potential of these skills in enabling women to achieve financial independence and self-sufficiency.
Dr. Sani shared her personal journey, which began in 2019 with a simple dream that has now blossomed into a successful reality. She emphasized the inherent strength and potential of every woman, inspiring the audience with her story.
Reflecting on her experiences, Dr. Sani identified three crucial elements for success: faith, determination, and resilience. She encouraged the women to remain prayerful, cultivate a “can-do” spirit, and recognize that achieving success often requires going above and beyond. She noted that women are natural multitaskers, adept at balancing numerous responsibilities with poise and strength.
Her message also highlighted the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges, as she shared her journey through numerous obstacles, including closed doors, before attaining her current status. Through her determination, she has established a platform that allows women to grow, learn, and empower each other.
Dr. Sani further urged participants to fully engage with the two-day training program. Although brief, she asserted that the knowledge and skills acquired could profoundly impact their lives if approached with an open mind and dedication.
Her message was clear: women possess immense power, and with the right mindset, they can accomplish anything they aspire to.
Hon. Bulus Audu, the Counselor to the Governor of the Kaduna State Land Council, also addressed the participants, encouraging them to embrace the opportunity presented by the program. “This is a valuable chance that can truly change your lives,” he remarked.
Hon. Audu provided updates on the housing project initiated by the Adashe Women Employment Society, revealing that it is now 80% complete.
A significant highlight of the event was the awarding of life memberships to individuals who have played key roles in supporting the society’s mission. Dr. Sani expressed her intention to extend the program to all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, focusing on aiding widows and orphans nationwide.
The event concluded with a vibrant celebratory dance, with participants expressing their gratitude to Dr. Sani and all who contributed to the program’s success. This initiative represents a significant advancement in the society’s ongoing efforts to uplift vulnerable women and equip them with the skills necessary to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
The primary aim of the Adashe Women Employment Society is to empower widows and orphans through skill development initiatives, fostering self-reliance. In pursuit of this mission, the society has secured 6.5 hectares of land in Liga Chukun for agricultural development.
Dignitaries from the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) in attendance included Chief Obinna Nwaka, Director General; Mr. Adeyemi Qudus Boluwaji, Director of Logistics; Hajia Aisha Baiyee Ibrahim, Director of Finance; and Mallam Shamsuddeen Haruna, Director of Planning and Strategy.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose leadership and dedication to national development continue to inspire hope and progress across Nigeria.
He commended the President’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is driving economic reforms, strengthening national unity, and advancing the nation’s democratic values.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, I celebrate Mr President and our father on this special day. Your resilience, visionary leadership, and patriotism have laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts in repositioning our country for sustainable development,” Governor Ododo stated.
He further reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration and prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and good health for the President as he leads Nigeria toward greater prosperity, sustainable development, peace and stability.
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