Umar Faruk, Gusau
A Member of the House of Representatives representing, Birnin- Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji has pledged to give necessary support to the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to promote girl-child education, and healthcare delivery in Zamfara State.
Jaji gave the assurance when he received the NAWOJ delegation from Zamfara State that paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Kaduna over the weekend.
The lawmaker noted that there are a lot of intelligent ones among women who need to be supported to contribute to the development of the society.
Jaji said women journalists have a great role to play in the sensitization of women folk on girl-child education and health care services.
“I believe NAWOJ could serve as an agent of promoting women’s future, especially in promoting education, health care and women empowerment,” he said.
He promised to partner with NAWOJ to reach out to people at the grassroots to ensure that more vulnerable families, especially women are given proper attention.
The lawmaker stated that women need more sensitization on education and healthcare services.
In her remarks, the National Secretary of NAWOJ, Comrade Wasila Ladan commended the lawmaker for his people-oriented programmes, especially women empowerment programmes and his zeal to partner with the association in promoting girl-child education, the women empowerment initiatives and the healthcare delivery to mothers and children in the state.
She appreciated Zamfara NAWOJ chapter for initiating various programmes for women’s development in the state.
Ladan noted that women journalists need to be supported globally, considering their role in educating women about their rights.
Earlier, the State Chairperson Zamfara NAWOJ Chapter, Jamila Musa Kanoma, solicited for support from the lawmaker to embark on mass enlightenment of women folk on the importance of girl-child education and healthcare services, especially at the grassroots.
