He noted that his administration had taken steps to promote gender inclusion.Â
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Each beneficiary received 12 packs of sanitary pads during the official distribution ceremony.
Mr Yahaya said Mrs Tinubu shows care, concern, and love towards Nigerians.
The first lady said the initiative reflected the administration’s compassion and commitment to social protection for senior citizens.
Disbursing the cash, the wife of the state governor, Zulaihat Radda, said the occasion carried deep meaning for the people.
Mr Shettima noted that the first lady’s empathy touched countless lives.
She noted that broken homes and absentee parenting were fuelling negative trends.
The First Lady said the initiative aimed to support women-led businesses and strengthen household incomes.
She charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds.
Mrs Mbah noted that agriculture remained Nigeria’s economic backbone.
