Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, GCON (middle) flanked to the left by his wife, Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen alongside leadership of the Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Birni da Karkara Initiative during a courtesy call on the Speaker on Wednesday in Abuja.
By Peace Udugba — The Daily Torch Media
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his wife, Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, have donated a total of ₦22 million and an 18-seater bus to the Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Birni da Karkara Initiative to support its women and youth empowerment programmes in Kaduna State.
The donations were announced on Wednesday in Abuja when the leadership of the initiative, founded by Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, wife of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker and his wife.
Abbas announced a donation of ₦20 million and an 18-seater bus to support the initiative’s programmes and activities, while his wife made a personal donation of ₦2 million.
The initiative focuses on grassroots mobilisation, community engagement and expanding opportunities for women and young people across Kaduna State.
During the visit, the initiative appointed Abbas as its Grand Patron in recognition of his leadership, humanitarian services and contributions to national development. He was also presented with an Award of Honour.
His wife, Fatima, who chairs the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), was appointed Matron of the initiative in recognition of her humanitarian contributions, leadership and commitment to women’s development.
Abbas Commends Kaduna First Lady
The Speaker commended the initiative for its commitment to empowering women and young people, supporting vulnerable groups and promoting grassroots development.
He also praised Kaduna State First Lady, Hafsat Uba Sani, for her humanitarian activities and efforts to empower women across the state.
Abbas further acknowledged her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly the administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in Kaduna State.
The Speaker pledged his continued support for the initiative’s objectives and activities.
Wife Pledges Support for Women’s Empowerment
In her remarks, Fatima Abbas Tajudeen said her ₦2 million donation was aimed at supporting the initiative’s programmes and strengthening its efforts to improve the welfare of women, young people and vulnerable members of society.
She reaffirmed her commitment to humanitarian service and women’s empowerment.
The donations are expected to support the initiative’s activities as it pursues its objectives of community development and improving opportunities for women and youth in Kaduna State.
