Zamfara Govt, UNICEF Inaugurates Zamfara State Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender Affairs And Social Inclusive



By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau 

 The Zamfara state government in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF have today Inaugurated a 30 man state technical group (TWC) on Gender affairs and social inclusion, under the supervision of state  ministry of women affairs and social development. 

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Zamfara state commissioner for women, children affairs and social development Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, disclosed that the committee would be chaired by Dr, Habibu Yelwa a permanent secretary of the ministry.

Other members of the committee comprised some directors from the ministry, representative of people with special needs, Ministry of justice, security agencies, religious leaders, MDAs among others.

She however charged them to work hard so that what is expected from them is achieved, noting that considering the calibre of people that are members of the committee , there is no doubt of achieving the desired objectives 

According to the commissioner, the committee is saddled with responsibilities to ensure gender balance among males and females in all aspects of human endeavors, urging them to cooperate and work together so that the desired objective can be achieved.

"Zamfara state government under my ministry is ever ready to support the inaugurated committee with whatever they need, and also  all the development partners who are ready to support gender equality in the state.

Also speaking, UNICEF chief field office Sokoto, Michael Juma stated that UNICEF is collaborating with Zamfara state government to ensure full implementation of gender equality program for better future generations.

According to him, the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF will remain committed in supporting Zamfara state government to ensure successful implementation of gender balance program in the state.

In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the committee also the permanent secretary of the state ministry of women affairs and social development Dr. Habibu Yalwa admonished members of the committee to give all the necessary support to development partner and work assiduously towards actualizing the stated goals.

The inauguration ceremony which was held at Command Guest Inn Gusau, was witnessed by traditional rulers, representative of security personnel and members of civil societies among others.

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