Kano State Govt through the state Commissioner for Women Affair, Barr. Zubaida Damakka Abubakar empowered the family of Rahma Haruna, a limbless 19-year old girl of Lahadin Makole in Dawakin Kudu local government area of Kano state.
Rahma, who has no functional limbs but tiny appendages in the position of arms and legs, is being moved about in a synthetic washbasin by a young cousin, to beg for alms in Kano city, about 26 kilometers from her village. The earnings help in sustaining the family of four.
Her father, Haruna Muhammad said her challenge started when she was 6 months old and largely due to poverty, he could not take her for specialized medical attention. He had sold his farm and personal belongings but no progress was recorded in her treatment. At last, he resigned to the sad fate, which many people in his community seem to believe, that her condition is the handiwork of evil spirits.
Because of her condition, the poor girl cannot do virtually anything without the support of a family member. She and her brother, who carries her to solicit alms to feed the poor family, do not go to school.
While presenting the donation of empowerment items to the family on Friday, January 29, the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Barr. Zubaida Damakka said the state government is touched by the condition of the girl stressing that the government would do all it could to see that Rahma does not feel forsaken.
"Government would continue to look after her welfare to ensure that she lives as comfortable as possible and to make sure that she does not beg because of her physical challenge" the commissioner assured.
Barrister Zubaida stated that she was “amazed by the girl's zeal to do something meaning for herself rather than the usual street begging which she and her younger brother engaged in”, adding that the donation was meant to empower the family so that they can earn a living decently and take their children to school.
Items donated to the girl’s mother to start a business include 10 cartons of noodles, 2 bags of detergent, 10 cartons of biscuits, 2 bags of semovita, 2 bag of rice, a sack of soya bean, 2 gallons of cooking oil 25 liters each and the sum of twenty thousand naira.
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Posted: at 31-01-2016 12:28 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Govt the help is not still enough u people can do more than that like monthly allowance and give reasonable money to the parents to start a reasonable business.
Posted: at 31-01-2016 03:28 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Govt the help is not still enough u people can do more than that like monthly allowance and give reasonable money to the parents to start a reasonable business.
Posted: at 31-01-2016 03:28 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Maxwell29 at 31-01-2016 03:40 AM (9 years ago) (m)
I suppor suppor but really wat is indomi wat I detagent or e twenty thousand naira I blive dis woman was not representing the kano state govt shoe went der on he he acc which I even too too too poor goin by her wealth or salary
Posted: at 31-01-2016 03:40 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
roberttexas at 31-01-2016 04:45 AM (9 years ago) (m)
This is not help but more frustration . the items are not enough to establish any business. just gave them one week food items and pocket the real amount signed for the family. God is watching.
Posted: at 31-01-2016 04:45 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
lordugande at 31-01-2016 08:53 AM (9 years ago) (m)
It's a shame coming from a state government. Even donations made by individuals was more than what the commissioner gave. It shouldn't have been posted sef...
Posted: at 31-01-2016 08:53 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
Ehya I feel for the girl but the commissioner no try,which kind assistance be dis,money wey go finish under 24hrs,abeg make them do something reasonable for the family.
Posted: at 31-01-2016 10:15 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
osarobo62 at 31-01-2016 06:45 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Some nigerians are too greedy and money conscious.......she just received some items plus N20,000 free of charge , and people are saying it is not enough. ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY LITTLE HELP YOU GET. The govt did not ban private donors from giving to her, and this is just a first step. 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, let the poor girl enjoy her gifts and don't kill her joy.
Posted: at 31-01-2016 06:45 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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