From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has assured all orphans and vulnerable children in the state that this administration will continue to support them to live better lives and become future leaders of Nigeria.
Idris who explained that she was usually moved by the plight of orphans and vulnerable children in the society, stated this during her visit to the orphanage at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development as well as the Remand Home.
The wife of the Kebbi Governor, in the company of wives of the Members of the State House of Assembly, and the wives of top government functionaries, maintained that this administration would continue to give all the necessary support to the orphanage of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in other to reach out to more orphans and vulnerable children in the state.
She explained that the reason she showed special interest in these children was to support them to become better citizens and future leaders of the country.
“I want to tell you that you may be orphans but you are not orphans because we are with you and will always provide all that you need. I will ensure the present administration under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris continues to provide your needs so that you do not miss out on anything that will warrant you all to feel the impact of not having your parents closer to you,” she said.
She promised that henceforth, all orphans and vulnerable children in the state should consider the State Governor as their God-given parents.
The Wife of the Governor also paid a visit to the remand home, where she urged the children to turn a new leaf.
She prayed that God prepares these children through the religion of Islam so that they can be of benefit to them self, there parents and society.
She assured that all there requests will be looked into and ensured that the State Governor gave them all the necessary attention they will ever need.
Speaking earlier, the Head in charge of the Remand Home, Malam Sanusi gave a brief history of the progress they have made in rehabilitating some of the children, and the challenges they are facing.
The Governor’s Wife however presented food items, toiletries, medical first aid and cash to them in other to improve their welfare.