The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has bestowed an honourary tittle on the wife of Kebbi State Governor, Zainab Nasir Idris as North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education.
The Sultan of Sokoto, speaking during a ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, pointed out that Zainab Nasare, was selected for the position in recognition of her untiring efforts in the promotion of girl child education.
Adding that the Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment, AGILE, has acknowledged the performance of the First Lady, for her outstanding contribution and unwavering support to education in KebbI State by the First Lady and her efforts in returning the girl child back to school.
In a related development, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris has also been conferred with the award of Khadimatul Qur’an by the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’anic Recitation of Nigeria, Centre For Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodio, University, Sokoto.
The award was presented to Hajiya Zainab at the closing ceremony of the 39th edition of the National Qur’an Recitation Competition, held at the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, hosted by the Kebbi State Government, under Governor Nasir Idris.
Performing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashar Garba expressed profound gratitude to Her Excellency for her steadfast dedication to promoting Islamic values throughout Kebbi State.
Professor Bashar Garba emphasized that the exemplary leadership of the First Lady has continued to inspire young women to pursue excellence in both religious and secular education.
