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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri 

No fewer than 2,000 women mostly the vulnerable ones have received N20,000 each as empowerment gesture when Borno State Government in collaboration with the office of the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Betta Edu flagged off a 3- Day Mega Medical Outreach.

The occasion is also to commemorate with the APC Vice Presidential Candidate’s 56th Birthday, Sen Kashim Shettima which is been celebrated on 2nd September every year.

Unveiling the programme at the Multi Purpose Hall, Government House in Maiduguri yesterday, Governor Babagana Zulum who was represented by his Deputy, Umar Kadafur commended the women folk in the state for their unalloyed support and loyalty to the present administration. 

He said, the state Government under the leadership of Governor Zulum will continue to give much more priority to human empowerment, especially women to enable them, especially the vulnerable ones have a sense of belonging and participate actively in government policies and programmes to move the state forward.

While Congratulating the APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Shettima for successful celebration of his 56th Birthday, Kadafur urged women in the state and the country in general to give their block votes to the APC Presidential Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Shettima who have the capacity to consolidates on President Muhammadu Buhari’s laudable achievements. 

Addressing the gathering, Borno State First Lady, Dr Falmata Zulum expressed gratitude for being part of the occasion. She said, the event is indeed a very historic and welcome development, as it provides an avenue that restores hope and prioritize the health of women and livelihood.

“Today’s even Mark’s another milestone in translating the APC’s manifesto into reality which I consider as a humanitarian act by encouraging these special group of beneficiaries to make life more meaningful and better.

“I want to reassure you that as someone who believes in gender equality, we will continue to ensure rights of women and youths are protected as enshrined in our constitution.

“This token shared amongst 2,000 Borno women is to cushion their immediate hardship.

“No matter what others will say, it is on record that the Buhari administration has succeeded in revatalizing the Rail, Roads, Bridges, Air and Seaports, Housing, Digital Economy, Special Interventions, Agriculture, Free School Geeding and N-Powee among others to mention but a few.

“I am therefore passionately appealing once again to all eligible voters who have registered to ensure they obtain their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs which is key to ensure our guaranteed support, solidarity and loyalty to APC come 2023 general elections.” Mrs. Zulum stated.

In her goodwill message, the APC National Women Leader, Mrs Edu reiterated her commitment towards women development and participation in politics.

She said, the APC which is an all- inclusive political party in Nigeria will continue to champion for better empowerment of women and youths in the society.