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50 fistula survivors rehabilitated, empowered in Adamawa
Adamawa State ministry of women affairs in collaboration with Fistula Foundation with support from United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) has rehabilitated and empowers no fewer than 50 fistula survivors in Adamawa.
The survivors were also given starter packs including sewing machines, grinding machines and cash during the ceremony to mark the end of their four months intensive training in various vocations.
Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday in Yola, Wife of the state governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri thanked all development partners for the wonderful contributions in addressing the plight of the survivors.
She particularly lauded UNFPA for impacting positively on the life of the survivors and women in general in the state over the years.
Fintiri who was represented by Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs Lami Ga’anda said, “I am in short of words, honestly UNFPA has helped women in Adamawa in so many ways, I don’t know the words that I can use to appreciate them.
“The only way to say is to pray for the UNFPA’s Programme officer in Adamawa for his concerns on women, only God can pay him back”, she said.
She urged the beneficiaries to make use of the skills acquired during the training and make use of the starter packs given to them urging them not to sale them.
In her remarks, Mrs Ulla Mueller, UNFPA’s Resident Representative in Nigeria, said that the beneficiaries have undergone four months training aimed to acquire skills for them to have something doing.
Mueller who was represented by UNFPA’s Adamawa programme officer, Dr Danladi Idrissa also appreciated the donors for supporting their initiatives.
“They supported us in Bauchi, Sokoto, Kano and now they supporting us in Adamawa, this is the first batch and we are going to have the second batch next year”, he said.
According to him, Fistula is a very serious problem and over 800,000 women are living with the health challenge in Nigeria.
Idrissa added that in Adamawa since 2015 UNFPA supported through the foundation has conducted surgical repairs of 265 cases out of which 235 were perfect and healed.
The program officer encouraged the survivors to have confidence as should not despair as there is life after their tragedy just as he urged pregnant women to go for antenatal services.
“And please make use of the skills acquired to succeed in life, assist the family and take good care of yourself”, he said.
Dr Musa Isa, Director Fistula Foundation appreciated the support by the state government and urged for more.
According to him, during the previous exercise the foundation intended to provide free surgery for 50 and were provided with only 30 bed space in which over 70 patients came to access the service.
He said that the foundation would monitor the beneficiaries after six months whoever sale the starter kits out would not be considered for any other assistant.
Aisha Umar, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries thanked and appreciated UNFPA and other partners for the free surgery, feeding, transport, training and the provision of the starter pack.
She promised to use the skills acquired and the starter packs to empower themselves and the families.
50 fistula survivors rehabilitated, empowered in Adamawa
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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