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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda
The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda through his pet project, Gwagware foundation has unveiled an education support programme targeting 1,500 out-of-school children across the state.
He made this known during the unveiling on Saturday at the headquarters in Katsina.
The founder of Gwagware Foundation, pointed out that his administration is dedicated to addressing educational challenges by supporting vulnerable members of society just as he emphasised the importance of philanthropy in societal development.
“It has become imperative for all able personalities to sacrifice part of their wealth in supporting the needy.
“This is the surest way that would save our society from calamities, as Almighty Allah accepts all sacrifices made for His sake,” he said.
According to Radda, the education support programme, dubbed the “Back to School Programme” provides comprehensive assistance to beneficiaries, including school uniforms, writing materials, and monetary support to mothers for establishing small-scale businesses to sustain their children’s education.
On his part, Chairman of the Gwagware Foundation, Yusuf Musawa, detailed the foundation’s approach to humanitarian activities.
“Gwagware Foundation is carrying out its humanitarian activities with donations collected from individuals and corporate organisations,” Musawa said.
Musawa further explained that the foundation’s efforts go beyond education, saying that it encompasses empowerment support for women and youth to establish various businesses.
“In an innovative approach to sustainable development, each child in the program will receive three economic tree seedlings to plant.
“This initiative aims to generate future income and address environmental challenges simultaneously,” Musawa added.
Also speaking, the state Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, Dr. Mustapha Shehu, discussed the programme’s performance, benefits, and achievements as he donated 10,000 school bags containing uniforms, exercise books, and Abayas for girls.
Earlier in his remarks, the Executive Chairman of the state Basic Education Board SUBEB Dr. Kabir Magaji lauded the Gwagware Foundation for supporting 1,500 out of school children, noting that it would encourage and retain the children to pursue their education.
