By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
The Nasara Foundation, established by Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, wife of Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, has spent about N800 million to support 500,000 beneficiaries across the state since its inception three years ago. The foundation's primary objective is to provide monetary, material, and educational assistance to vulnerable populations, including orphans, women, children, and youths.
At the launch of the foundation's three-year anniversary and achievements recorded since its inception in Birnin Kebbi, the foundation's coordinator, Mallam Abdurashid Bala, highlighted its accomplishments, saying, "The Nasara Foundation is philanthropic in its concept, and it has positively impacted the standard of living of the people in healthcare services, educational pursuit, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and instilling moral values." Bala attributed the foundation's success to the substantial support from its founder and Governor Idris.
Hajiya Zainab Nasare expressed gratitude to her husband for his unwavering support, enabling the foundation to achieve its objectives. "Nasara Foundation primarily targets the vulnerable, less privileged, orphans, women, children, and youths for assistance to better their lives," she said, adding that the foundation will continue its efforts.
Governor Nasir Idris acknowledged the foundation's complementary role in enhancing the quality of life for Kebbi residents. "Nasara Foundation is an independent entity, and its activities align with the policy thrust of our administration," he said, expressing the government's willingness to partner with the foundation to serve humanity across Kebbi.
During the event, a publication chronicling the foundation's activities was unveiled, and personalities and organizations donated N302 million to strengthen its operations. The Nasara Foundation aims to improve education, provide healthcare services, and empower women and youths through skill acquisition and entrepreneurship programs