By Ado Salisu
The Chairman of the Maidile Widows and Orphans Welfare Association in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Malam Usman Dalhatu, has called on the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to establish the office of a Special Adviser on Widows and Orphans to ensure proper documentation and improved welfare support for the vulnerable group.
Dalhatu made the call while distributing foodstuffs and Sallah sewing materials to widows and orphans in Kano, the state capital.
He explained that establishing the office of a Special Adviser on Widows and Orphans would go a long way in improving coordination and enhancing welfare programmes for widows and orphans across the state.
Dalhatu described Governor Yusuf as a hardworking leader who always places the interests of Kano first in all his actions. He therefore called on residents of the state to continue supporting the governor in order to achieve his development objectives.
The chairman also commended individuals and organizations that contributed in one way or another to the success of the programme.
Over 150 widows and orphans benefited from the distribution of Sallah sewing materials for children and food items for the widows.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the event expressed appreciation to the association and donors, praying for God’s abundant reward for their generosity.
Highlights of the event included the distribution of foodstuffs and Sallah sewing materials to the widows and orphans.
