By Bahijja M. Kabara
The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji, has reiterated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s determination to improve the living standard of women, children and the disabled in the state.
She made the reiteration today at the state’s Vesicovarginal Fistula Rehabilitation Center, Kwalli during a graduation ceremony of 40 rehabilitated fistula survivors, organized by Fistula Foundation in conjunction with Kano State Ministry of women, Children and the Disabled.
She also described the administration of Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf as a women’s administration considering the importance of women and the roles they played in helping the government to fulfill it’s desired goals.
She further appreciated Governor Yusuf for his quick response after revealing a case of inadequate beds at the V.V.F ward of Laure Fistula Foundation located at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano which resulted in the immediate provision of more beds thereby raising the number of beds at the ward to 21.
In her speech, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of women, Children and the Disabled, Dr. Sa’adatu Sa’id Bala thanked the Fistula Foundation Chairman, Mr. Musa Isa and urged beneficiaries to use their empowerment materials appropriately.
In his remark the founder, Fistula Foundation, Mr. Isa acknowledged the support being given by the ministry and appreciated the commissioner for gracing the occasion.
Some of the beneficiaries Hafsat Dawakin Kudu, and Hajara Uba shared their happiness and urged government to make it mandatory for health workers especially those at the maternity ward to be out of those participating during nation wide strike, noting that strike was the cause of her problem after an unattended prolonged labor session.
