By Ali Rabiu Ali Gwaram, Dutse
In a ground breaking initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of women and girls in the community, Jigawa State has gotten 25 appointment of dedicated advocates as Peace Ambassadors.
This significant development is a collaborative effort between the United Nations, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), and Nigeria.
The newly appointed Peace Ambassadors are committed to promoting peace, gender equality, and community well-being.
Their role extends beyond mere representation; they will actively engage in initiatives that uplift women and girls, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights protected.
Under the leadership of Ambassador Maryam Shariff Mukhtar, the Regional Coordinator for Girls/Women Speaks Ambassadors, these remarkable individuals have been entrusted with the responsibility of fostering positive change:
Ambassador Zainab Salisu Kazaure
Ambassador Fatima Nini Kaila
Ambassador Monica Emmanuel
Ambassador Kubura Ibrahim
Ambassador Maryam Ibrahim
Ambassador Hasina Musa
Ambassador Hadiza Saminu Turaki
Ambassador Amina Musa (k/hausa)
Ambassador Laraba Ibrahim
Ambassador Zainab Ahmad
Ambassador Maryam Yusuf
Ambassador Binta Lawan
Ambassador Hauwa Halliru
Ambassador Salma Abdullahi Asabe
Ambassador Basira Yahaya
Ambassador Umma Abubakar Kiyawa
Ambassador Karima Haruna
Ambassador Salamatu Abdullahi Abunabo
Ambassador Amina Bala Abba
Ambassador Sadiya Yamusa
Ambassador Amina Shehu
Ambassador Zainab Umar
Ambassador Aisha Adamu Rufa’i
Ambassador Hussaina Bilyaminu
Ambassador Aisha Usaini
The official appointment ceremony took place at the prestigious Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja. Notably, the wife of the Jigawa State Governor Hajiya Hadiza Namadi was also recognized for her unwavering support for gender equality and peace building.
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