The Wife Kebbi State Governor; Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu has commissioned the rehabilitated Darul Qur’an Ophanage in Zuru.
In her speech, Dr. Zainab said the effort put to rebuild the orphanage was triggered by her visit to it two years ago when she noticed the deplorable state of the children home.
“I made a case for it through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. A plot of land was donated by Alhaji Samaila Fakai and the sum of N15m was graciously approved by Governor Atiku Bagudu for building and furnishing of the orphanage,” she said.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development; Hajiya Tsahara Bawa commended Dr. Zainab for her work.
The Head Teacher of the orphanage, Malam Umar Rabida said it was established 18 years ago and has never had any government support.
He thanked the governor and his wife for their concern to their welfare of the orphans.
