Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has offered automatic employment to Hassana Nazifi Shehu Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of B.A. (Ed) Special Education from Bayero University, Kano.
Arewa PUNCH gathered that Minjibir impressed the governor during a women’s empowerment programme with her determination and resilience in pursuing a career for self-reliance.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the governor praised Minjibir’s perseverance and commitment to achieving her goals despite her physical challenges.
The statement revealed that, beyond offering her immediate employment, the governor also pledged to appoint her to the board of the Persons with Disabilities Commission, which will soon be established in the state.
“As a mark of my compassion and recognition of her tenacity, I have not only offered her immediate employment but also promised to appoint her to the board of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Commission, which will soon be established in the state.
“I’ve instructed the Kano State Head of Service to expedite the process of Minjibir’s employment into the state civil service without delay,” the governor said.
He directed the Kano State Head of Service to expedite the process of her employment into the state civil service.
Arewa PUNCH reports that this gesture highlights the governor’s commitment to inclusivity and empowering individuals with special needs to reach their potential.
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