By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, attended the Rigata Annual Cultural Festival in Yauri, where she awarded the best female participants in the swimming competition with one million naira each. The festival, held at a scenic riverside venue, celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Yauri people.
The Emir of Yauri, Dr. Zaiyanu AbdUllahi, praised the First Lady's commitment to promoting cultural awareness and community development. "She is a blessing to the women of Yauri and the entire state," he said. The Emir also acknowledged the remarkable performance of the First Lady and her husband in steering the state's affairs to fruition, noting that this trend is unprecedented in Kebbi State's history.
In her remarks, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris thanked the Emir and his people for their support and loyalty to her husband's administration. She informed the Monarch that her visit was part of her empowerment program for women, particularly women farmers, who will receive rice seedlings, fertilizers, and cash to improve their yields.
The Rigata Annual Cultural Festival is a significant event in Kebbi State's cultural calendar, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage. This year's festival, which took place from February 13 to 15, 2025, featured various activities, including an agricultural show, trade fair, cultural dances, and a book presentation on the history of the Yauri Emirate.
The First Lady's empowerment program is part of the state government's efforts to promote women's empowerment and community development. In 2024 the state government launched a N100 million empowerment scheme for women and youth. The First Lady's initiative is a continuation of these efforts, aiming to improve the lives of women and their families in Kebbi State.
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