The Wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, has urged residents of the state to intensify prayers for an end to insecurity and the restoration of lasting peace and stability in the State.
Hajiya Fatima made the call on Wednesday in Wurno and Rabah Local Government Areas while flagging off the distribution of relief items and financial assistance to women displaced by insecurity.
She said the visit was aimed at identifying with women and families affected by insecurity, reassuring them of the government’s concern and support, and strengthening their morale during the difficult period.
According to her, the affected people remained an important part of the wider community, stressing that the government was aware of the challenges they faced and would continue to support them within its capacity.
She emphasised the importance of unity, patience and mutual support among communities affected by insecurity, urging the people not to lose hope despite the difficulties they were experiencing.
The First Lady said addressing the challenges posed by insecurity required collective prayers, compassion and cooperation among government, traditional leaders, community members and other stakeholders.
She assured the affected women that the government remained committed to supporting vulnerable families and providing interventions to cushion the impact of displacement and hardship.
Hajiya Fatima said the assistance was not only intended to address immediate needs but also to give the beneficiaries hope and reassurance that they remained valued members of society.
“We want you to understand that we are with you throughout this difficult period. You are always part of our community, and we are aware of the situation you are going through,” she said.
She urged the beneficiaries to use the assistance judiciously and continue supporting one another, particularly women and children who are often more vulnerable during periods of displacement and hardship.
Hajiya Fatima called on the people to remain steadfast in prayer, asking Almighty Allah to protect them, bring relief to those affected and put an end to insecurity.
She also prayed for divine guidance for state and national leaders and for lasting solutions to the challenges confronting Sokoto State and Nigeria as a whole.
In Wurno Local Government Area, 250 bags of rice, 200 pieces of atamfa, 50 cartons of spaghetti and ₦3 million were distributed to the affected women.
Similarly, beneficiaries in Rabah Local Government Area received 250 bags of rice, 200 pieces of atamfa, 50 cartons of spaghetti and ₦3 million.
Speaking at the two occasions, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Ahmed Shagari, commended the state government for its continued efforts to address challenges confronting women and children across the state.
She said the ministry would continue to support programmes and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable women and children, particularly those facing difficult circumstances, while working with relevant stakeholders to promote their welfare and improve their living conditions.
Hajiya Hadiza also appreciated the First Lady for her continued concern for vulnerable women and children, noting that interventions of this nature would help alleviate hardship and restore hope among beneficiaries.
In their separate remarks, the wives of the Wurno and Rabah Local Government Chairmen, Hajiya Nafisa Abba Isa Sadik and Hajiya Aishatu Abdullahi Rabah, respectively, expressed appreciation to the First Lady for the gesture.
They described the intervention as timely and significant, saying it would provide much-needed relief to women affected by insecurity and ease some of the hardship they were experiencing.
Also, the wife of the member representing the Rabah/Wurno Federal Constituency, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim Rabah, commended the First Lady for the gesture, describing it as a timely and compassionate response to the plight of women affected by insecurity.
The intervention is part of the state government’s broader efforts to support vulnerable women and families affected by insecurity and help them cope with the challenges arising from displacement.
