By Prosper Mene
The Wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Her Excellency Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has distributed comprehensive welfare packages to hundreds of women from various communities, organizations, unions, and security formations as part of efforts to alleviate economic hardship during the 2025 Christmas season.
The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
Beneficiaries cut across religious, ethnic, professional, and social lines, including members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Yoruba and Igbo communities, non-indigenes, the Gidan Zala community, market women, youths, teachers, nurses, doctors, NYSC members, and personnel from security and uniformed services such as the Nigerian Army, Police, Immigration, Customs, Civil Defence, DSS, Road Safety, NDLEA, Prison Service, Fire Service, Red Cross, and Zarota, among others.
Each welfare package contained essential items such as bags of rice, pasta, sugar, cooking oil, cash support, and other household necessities designed to ease the financial burden on families during the festive period.
Speaking at the event, representatives of some beneficiary groups expressed profound gratitude for the First Lady’s kindness.
Mrs. Martila Udowella of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lolo Ugueze Theresa Obijiaku wife of the traditional head of the Igbo Community in Gusau and Mrs. Esther Ariyo of the Yoruba Women Community all praised the gesture as timely and inclusive.
In her address, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal commended women for their unwavering support of Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration and described them as the pillars of peace, stability, and development in Zamfara State.
“The strength of Zamfara lies in the resilience and commitment of its women. You are the backbone of our society, and your contributions continue to drive the growth and progress of our state,” she said.
She explained that the initiative was aimed at ensuring that women and their families celebrate Christmas with comfort, joy, and dignity, while urging beneficiaries to distribute the items fairly within their respective groups to foster unity and compassion.
“I pray that this season brings peace, blessings, and prosperity to every household. May we continue to work together to build a harmonious and prosperous Zamfara State,” the First Lady added.
Reaffirming her dedication to women’s empowerment, Hajiya Huriyya pledged continued support for programs that uplift women, strengthen families, and promote community development across the state.
