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From John Bassey, Gusau
The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, through the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Initiative in collaboration with the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum, marked the 2025 International Day of Charity with an outreach to vulnerable groups in Zamfara.
This year’s celebration, with the theme, “Speeding Global Generosity and Strengthening Community Support,” was held in Gusau metropolis and targeted the elderly and less privileged.
This was contained in a statement issued by her spokesman, Rabi’atu Yusuf, in Gusau.
Food items distributed include bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, sugar, vegetable oil and cash donations.
Speaking on behalf of the First Lady, the Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation, Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar, said charity is more than giving, it is about restoring dignity, strengthening community ties, and showing that no one is forgotten.
“In a world full of challenges, our generosity must move faster to reach those who need it most,” she added.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting marginalised groups through consistent and impactful interventions, stressing that true charity is rooted in empathy, compassion and continuity. Beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude, describing the intervention as both timely and reassuring.
Observed annually on September 5th, the International Day of Charity underscores the global importance of philanthropy in reducing poverty, fostering social solidarity, and building inclusive communities.
