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From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
The NANAS Foundation, founded by Wife of Kebbi state Governor,Hajiya Nafisa Nasir dris, has donated N20 million to women entrepreneurs as part of activities to mark the third annual cancer awareness walk in Birnin Kebbi.
Idris made the donation at the exhibition of products by small-scale women entrepreneurs, which was part of the cancer walk held in Birnin Kebbi across major Streets.
While addressing the women, Mrs. Idris who spoke on this year cancer walk theme , “Cancer Awareness Walk 3.0, urged women to prioritise regular medical check-ups for early detection of cancer and other illnesses.
According to her, ” Cancer is a killer disease, so I urge my fellow women to patronise health facilities nearest to their communities for periodic checks and tests,”.
The Governor’s wife reaffirmed her foundation’s commitment to supporting cancer patients and people suffering from other ailments.
Idris explained that, the walk was organised to promote physical fitness and raise awareness of cancer prevention.
She disclosed that, some patients identified during hospital visits would benefit from the foundation’s assistance this year.
Idris pledged to sustain her support for women in small-scale businesses and urged women to embrace entrepreneurship, skills acquisition to promote self-reliance and improve their economic well-being.
In his remark earlier, the state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yakubu Samaila Augie, commended Governor Nasir Idris and his wife for sustaining the cancer awareness campaign for three consecutive years.
Augie described the 2026 edition as different from previous ones, citing increased mobilisation and a large turnout of participants.
“ We thank Her Excellency for the support she is giving to women, particularly in the area of their health, while the governor is funding the Ministry of Health on all needs as they arise,” he said.
He commended the Governor’s wife for supporting women’s health initiatives and the governor for providing funding for the ministry of health.
