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Some stakeholders in Kano North Senatorial District have rejected the senatorial ambition of former Minister of State for Housing, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, describing it as lacking grassroots support and relevance to the aspirations of the people.

The stakeholders, operating under the Kano North Political Stakeholders Forum, said their position followed extensive consultations and an assessment of the political mood across the constituency.

Daily Trust reports that Gwarzo had recently declared his ambition to contest for the Kano North senatorial district position.

In a statement signed by the forum’s chairman, Aliyu Abbas Gumawa Gabasawa, the group expressed concern over recent political activities in the district, particularly Gwarzo’s declaration to contest the seat.

They argued that the declaration event, held in Kano, was largely attended by individuals outside the constituency, suggesting a disconnect between the aspirant and the electorate.

‘It is our considered view that the event was dominated by political actors whose influence does not reflect the realities of electoral strength within Kano North and cannot be used as a measure of popular support,’ the statement read.

The group also raised concerns over what it described as growing external interference in the political affairs of the district, warning against attempts by non-indigenes to impose candidates.

According to the stakeholders, such actions could undermine unity, stability and democratic integrity in Kano North.

They, however, reaffirmed their support for the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, describing him as a ‘tested, trusted and result-oriented’ representative.

The stakeholders said the senator’s track record in legislative performance, accessibility and contributions to national development has continued to earn him widespread acceptance across party lines within the district.

‘Kano North is not available for political experimentation or imposed candidacies,’ the group stated, adding that ambitions driven by external influence would not resonate with the electorate.

They called on political actors to respect the will of the people and avoid actions capable of generating unnecessary tension, insisting that the electorate should be allowed to determine their political future based on performance, loyalty and credibility.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced sweeping changes to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, set to take effect from May 1, in a move aimed at tightening digital banking security and curbing fraud.

The new guidelines will significantly alter how millions of Nigerians access mobile banking services, switch devices, and manage their personal banking details.

Stricter device controls

Under the revised framework, customers will only be able to use their banking apps on one mobile device at a time. Logging into a new phone will automatically log the user out of any previously linked device.

In addition, customers seeking to switch devices will be required to undergo an extra layer of verification, a measure the CBN says is designed to prevent unauthorised access and identity theft.

Tougher fraud monitoring

The apex bank is also stepping up surveillance of suspicious activities. BVNs flagged for unusual transactions will be placed on a 24-hour watchlist.

During this period, banks may freeze or restrict accounts associated with such BVNs, pending further investigation.

Limits on phone number changes

Another major change affects phone numbers linked to BVNs. Customers will now be allowed to change their registered phone number only once.

The policy is targeted at reducing cases of SIM-swap fraud, a growing concern in Nigeria’s banking sector.

New rules for account holders

The guidelines also introduce stricter age requirements. Only individuals aged 18 and above will be eligible to register for a BVN, while minors must operate bank accounts under the supervision of a guardian.

Transaction cap after device switch

Customers who switch devices will face temporary transaction limits. For the first 24 hours after logging in on a new device, transfers will be capped at N20,000.

Push for safer digital banking

The CBN said the changes are part of broader efforts to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system, enhance customer protection, and tackle rising cyber threats.

While the measures are expected to improve security, they may also introduce new layers of inconvenience for users accustomed to seamless access across multiple devices.

As the implementation date approaches, customers are advised to familiarise themselves with the new rules to avoid disruptions to their banking services.

Members and staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) were thrown into mourning, on Tuesday over the death of one of their own, Jessey A. Audu.

A staff member of the NUT, Ibrahim Adamu, said the incident happened at Gwahaon in Gwagalada Area Council.

He said the deceased left home for office, but suddenly slumped and fell into a drainage near an Army checkpoint in the area.

He said it was some passersby who saw the deceased lying inside the drainage who raised the alarm.

Adamu added that the police, with the help of some passerby, identified the deceased and immediately called some staff of the NUT, who rushed to the scene and evacuated him to the hospital.

He said the doctors at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital in Gwagwalada, later confirmed Jessey dead, and his remains were deposited at the hospital’s morgue.

Our reporter learnt that the deceased was a cleaner with the FCT NUT state office and a native of Yelwa community in Toto LGA of Nasarawa state, but resided in Unguwar Dodo in Gwagwalada Area Council.

It was also learnt that the deceased who is married to one wife and had children was hale and hearty, when left home around 7:12 am.

The Chairman of the FCT wing of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Mohammed Abdullahi Shafas, also confirmed the death to our reporter on Tuesday.

‘I just returned from the morgue where we deposited the remains of Jessy,’he said.

However, some staff members who spoke to our reporter, said the deceased was at work on Monday and cleaned up the offices and surroundings until he closed for work and went back home.

‘In fact, we were together on Monday, after he cleaned up everywhere until around 4: pm after closing work and left home. And he was looking hale and hearty,’ a staff member simply identified as Chris told our reporter.

A police source at Gwagwalada division also confirmed Jessey’s death.

From Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin), Ado A. Musa (Jos), Hope Abah (Makurdi) and Usman A. Bello (Benin)

Gunmen have killed three soldiers and 12 civilians, and abducted some passengers in separate attacks in Kwara, Plateau, Benue and Edo states.

In Kwara, bandits killed three soldiers in a pre-dawn attack on a joint security post in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area.

They also carted away weapons and an army gun truck in the process, it was learnt.

The attack, which occurred around 3am on Monday, also left several security operatives injured, while motorcycles and ammunition belonging to the security team were taken by the assailants.

A former council chairman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust that the gunmen stormed the community in large numbers and targeted the security formation comprising soldiers, forest guards and vigilantes.

‘They came into Kemanji around 3am and attacked the security post. They killed three soldiers and two vigilantes, while many others were injured. They also took about 12 motorcycles, guns and ammunition, and even went away with the army gun truck,’ he said.

He said the injured were evacuated to hospitals, with severe cases referred to Ilorin.

The source said residents were not attacked during the incident.

‘They only engaged the security personnel,’ he said.

A resident, Mohammed Mohammed, said the attackers overwhelmed the troops and escaped with military equipment.

Several calls to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, and the Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi, were not answered as of the time of filing this report.

However, the village head of Kemanji, Alhaji Sanni Zikki, confirmed the attack to Daily Trust, attributing it to bandits operating from the nearby forest.

He said the security operatives resisted the attack despite its intensity.

Attacks claim 6 lives in Plateau

In Plateau State, six people were killed while eight others sustained injuries on Sunday night in two separate attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tenglong, who confirmed the incidents, said the attacks had thrown the affected communities into fear.

Tenglong explained that the first incident occurred at about 10pm on Sunday, when gunmen invaded the Hurum-Gashish community in Barkin Ladi and opened fire on residents, killing four people and injuring five others.

In a related development, the BYM disclosed that two people were killed while three others were injured in Shonong Bachi community of Riyom LGA.

Tenglong said the attack in Riyom took place around 11pm.

The Plateau State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, said the association was not aware of the incidents and called on security agencies to investigate and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.

Efforts to reach the spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh and Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, SP Alfred Alabo, for confirmation were unsuccessful, as they had yet to respond to messages sent to them as of press time.

5 killed in Benue

Five people were killed in an attack on Tse Ameen community in Mbapa Council Ward of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Residents said the incident occurred on Saturday night when gunmen attacked the community.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent via telephone that five bodies were recovered, while many others remained missing.

‘The corpses recovered after the attack included three males and two females,’ the resident said.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident, saying that four bodies had been recovered.

She, however, did not provide further details.

Governor Hyacinth Alia urged security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested.

Kidnappers kill driver, abduct passengers in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a driver and the abduction of an unspecified number of passengers along the Benin-Lagos Highway.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly ambushed a GUO Transport bus on Sunday, killing the driver and abducting passengers.

The attackers were said to have intercepted the bus, which was heading towards the eastern part of the country from Lagos, along the Benin-Ore axis of the road, and opened fire, forcing the vehicle to a halt.

The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident, saying that the police had launched a manhunt for the kidnappers.

She said officers had commenced bush-combing operations to rescue the abducted passengers and apprehend the perpetrators.

Two intending pilgrims have died in a road accident along the Rimin Gado-Kano road in Kano State.

The victims, identified as Alkasim Ibrahim Walawa, 48, and his mother, Hadiza Garba, 73, were said to be on their way in preparation for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia when the accident occurred.

In a statement, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, said the deceased were indigenes of Walawa Village in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano.

Alkasim is survived by two wives and seven children, while his mother is survived by five children.

The board described the incident as tragic, noting that the victims died while preparing to embark on a spiritual journey.

‘Their passing is particularly heartbreaking as they were on a noble journey with the intention of traveling to the Holy Land for pilgrimage,’ the statement said.

The board, alongside its management and directors, extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the repose of the deceased.

It also prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljannatul Firdaus, while urging the family to remain steadfast during the difficult period.

Last week, the United States authorised the departure of non-emergency embassy staff from Abuja, citing deteriorating security conditions, while at the same time placing 23 Nigerian states under its highest level of travel advisory. Officially, this was routine. In substance, the timing invites closer scrutiny. Within days, four major security incidents unfolded across the North East and North Central-incidents which, taken together, suggest a sharp escalation that Washington may have anticipated, even if it chose not to explain it.

The sequence is instructive. On April 6, American missionary Alex Barbir was expelled from Nigeria following allegations of inflammatory speech in Jos that preceded the killing of Muslims and Christians .The Nigerian state acted decisively. That is sovereignty in practice. Yet the episode raises a deeper and uncomfortable question: why are domestic actors accused of incitement rarely subjected to similar consequences? This is not an anti-American argument; it is a call for internal consistency in the application of justice.

Two days later, on April 8, the United States issued its authorised departure order. Then, on April 9, terrorists attacked a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, killing Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several soldiers. The Islamic State West Africa Province claimed responsibility. The attack reflected a level of coordination, intelligence, and operational confidence that signals an insurgency no longer operating at a rudimentary level. Yet there is no need to reach for conspiracies. ISWAP has evolved-deploying drones, executing layered ambushes, and exploiting captured military assets. General Braimah was the second brigadier general lost in five months, underscoring a military confronting an adversary that is learning faster than it is adapting.

On April 11 came the tragedy in Jilli. The Nigerian Air Force struck a market in Jilli village along the Borno-Yobe border. The official account described a precision strike against an insurgent logistics hub. Eyewitness accounts described multiple aircraft, loud explosions, and widespread civilian casualties. Amnesty International reported that over 100 civilians were killed, while local accounts suggest the toll may be higher. Governor Babagana Zulum confirmed that the market had been formally closed five years earlier due to insurgent infiltration-yet it continued to function weekly. The result was devastating: traders, women, and children were killed, while the intended targets reportedly escaped. This was not a failure of American intelligence; it was a failure of Nigerian intelligence, surveillance, and operational execution. Yet the coincidence is difficult to ignore: within days of a foreign advisory warning of worsening security, Nigerian civilians suffered one of the deadliest incidents of friendly fire in recent memory in a location long known to be compromised.

On April 12 came Monguno. Insurgents attacked a Forward Operating Base associated with the 242 Battalion. Troops repelled the assault swiftly, but what followed was a calculated second phase. Improvised explosive devices had been carefully planted along the likely route of military response. The Commanding Officer, Colonel I.A. Mohammed, acting with professional commitment, moved to assess the aftermath. His vehicle struck an IED, killing him alongside at least six others. This was not a random attack. It was a studied trap-evidence of an insurgent force that understands Nigerian military patterns and is increasingly able to exploit them.

These developments-Barbir’s expulsion, the Benisheikh attack, the Jilli airstrike, and the Monguno ambush-occurred within a single week of the American advisory. Coincidence remains possible. But responsible analysis must also consider a more grounded explanation: that the United States acted on a risk assessment that proved accurate. This does not imply foreknowledge of specific events; it suggests access to broader indicators-intelligence signals, operational trends, weapons movements, and threat escalation patterns-that point to a deteriorating environment. Washington warned its citizens. It did not warn Nigerians. That is not an obligation it carries, but it is a reality Nigeria must understand.

Equally important is the narrative through which these events are interpreted. In recent months, segments of American policy discourse and their local amplifiers have framed Nigeria’s insecurity as a ‘war on Christians.’ Nigeria has been redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom, and some actions have even been rhetorically framed in religious terms. Yet this framing collapses under scrutiny. Boko Haram and ISWAP have killed Muslims in large numbers, while conflicts across the Middle Belt are driven largely by land pressure, environmental stress, and governance failures rather than theology. Reducing complex, multi-causal violence to a single religious lens is analytically weak and strategically dangerous, because when conflicts are misdiagnosed, solutions are misdirected.

If this religious narrative were an accurate reflection of reality, sustained and consistent international engagement focused on protection would be expected. Instead, what is evident is evacuation. Foreign personnel-including Christians-are withdrawn for safety, while Nigerians of all faiths remain exposed to the same threats. This contradiction does not require hostility to explain; it reflects a basic principle of international relations: states act primarily in their own interest. In multiple global theatres, religious communities have suffered violence without generating equivalent levels of response. The determining variable is not simply the identity of victims but the intersection of strategic interests, geopolitical priorities, and perceived value. Nigeria, as a major oil-producing state and regional actor, sits within that calculation. That is not conspiracy; it is geopolitics.

For Nigeria, the lesson is not to assign blame externally but to recalibrate internally. The country must diversify its security partnerships, reducing over-reliance on any single external actor and strengthening strategic flexibility. It must invest decisively in intelligence, because both Jilli and Monguno expose critical failures-poor target verification in one instance and predictable operational patterns in another. Intelligence must move beyond collection to anticipation and adaptation, without which military power becomes blunt and often counterproductive. Nigeria must also resist externally imposed narratives that oversimplify its conflicts, because framing insecurity primarily through religious binaries risks deepening divisions and undermining national cohesion. Finally, partnerships with external powers must be grounded in reciprocity, ensuring that engagement advances Nigeria’s priorities, particularly the protection of civilians and the strengthening of domestic capacity.

The United States is neither an adversary intent on destabilisation nor a guarantor of Nigeria’s security. It is a global power pursuing its own interests, as all states do. The strategic error lies not in that reality, but in assuming that those interests will align fully with Nigeria’s needs. The events in Jilli and Monguno are not signals of foreign design; they are indicators of domestic vulnerability. They reveal an insurgency that is adapting, a military system under strain, and a civilian population caught between insurgent violence and operational missteps.

The critical question, therefore, is not what America knew. It is what Nigeria will do with what it already knows: that the threat environment is evolving, that intelligence gaps persist, and that no external actor will substitute for national capacity. For over a decade, these realities have been evident. What recent events have done is compress them into a single, unmistakable sequence. The warning is no longer abstract. It is immediate, and it demands a response grounded not in speculation, but in responsibility.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is misplacement of priority for the Federal Government to fully fund the presidential fleet while military aircraft languish.

The opposition coalition said this while reacting to Daily Trust report on how only about 7 percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment was released in 2025.

According to records from the federal government’s Open Treasury Portal, out of the N20.56bn budgeted by the Nigerian Army for the purchase of security equipment, only N1.46bn, representing 7.11%, was disbursed as of December 31, 2025.

The data for the 2026 monthly budget performance has not been posted on the website managed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while signing the N68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Friday, extended the implementation of the 2025 budget to June 31, 2026, raising concerns about the government’s continued struggle to fund its expenditures and Nigeria’s mounting debts which hit N159.28trn in December 2025, aside from a fresh $6 billion loan recently approved by the Senate.

Reacting in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party lamented that, at a time when the nation faces unprecedented security challenges, the Federal Government chose to concentrate resources on the maintenance of the presidential fleet while military aircraft languish due to a lack of funds.

The party described this as an unpardonable misplacement of priority.

The ADC further argued that the underfunding of military equipment and operations significantly explains why the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, with insurgents and terrorists becoming more emboldened by the day.

The party pointed to the recent abduction of over 400 women and children in Ngoshe, Borno State, where Boko Haram has issued a N5 billion ransom demand and a 72-hour ultimatum, as evidence that the APC government has lost control of the fight against terror.

It also noted that, in the month of April 2026 alone, more than N12 billion has been demanded in ransom by various insurgent groups.

‘Even more alarming is that this disclosure comes as Nigerians confront yet another national tragedy. Reports indicate that over 400 women and children abducted in Ngoshe, Borno State are now the subject of a ?5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram, with a 72-hour ultimatum and a chilling threat that the victims may be dispersed and never seen again if the government fails to act. This is the painful reality of our country today: a country where terrorists feel bold enough to issue deadlines to the state; a country where hundreds of citizens can be held hostage while the government underfunds the very military meant to protect them.’

‘The connection between these two realities is direct. When only a fraction of security funds is released, when nothing is provided for logistics like mobility and fuel, and when equipment procurement is delayed, the result is predictable: a weakened security system. And when the state looks weak, those who threaten it grow stronger, with devastating consequences for ordinary Nigerians.

‘Even more troubling is the contrast in priorities. While the military struggles with chronic underfunding, the federal government has reportedly ensured full funding for the luxurious presidential air fleet enjoyed by President Tinubu and his immediate family, even as military aircraft remain grounded due to a lack of resources. This paints a troubling picture of a government that is more concerned with comfort at the top than safety on the ground.

‘A government that releases only 7 percent of security equipment funds, and nothing for critical logistics, cannot claim to be serious about winning the war against terror. You cannot starve our brave men and women in uniform of the tools they need and expect them to defeat a determined and well-armed enemy. This is not just a budgeting failure, it is a failure of leadership.

‘The consequences are clear. Communities remain exposed. Farmers cannot return to their farms. Businesses continue to operate under fear. And now, hundreds of women and children face an uncertain fate in the hands of terrorists.

‘The ADC believes that security funding must be treated as a first-line responsibility. Budgetary allocations must translate into real, timely releases for equipment, logistics, training, and intelligence. Anything less weakens both the morale of our armed forces and the safety of our people.

‘Nigeria does not lack resources. What we lack is the discipline to put those resources where they matter most. The ADC stands with the families of those abducted and calls on the federal government to act with urgency, clarity, and resolve to secure their safe return, while addressing the deeper failures that have made such tragedies possible.’

Brighton claimed an easy 3-0 win over Chelsea in their EPL match at their American Express Stadium to ensure the Blues continued their poor run of form.

The Seagulls were good value for the win in a match Chelsea failed to produce any form of attacking intent in the first 30 minutes of the match and failed to have a shot on target throughout the encounter, and conceded in the first three minutes of the match.

Liam Rosenior’s side had suffered an unlucky home loss to Manchester United last weekend, but they were abject against Brighton, suffering a defeat that further hurt their chance of playing in Europe next season.

Chelsea have shown vulnerability early in their matches in recent months, and Brighton exploited this through Ferdi Kadioglu on three minutes, shooting through a crowded box and finding the back of the net following a corner kick for his first goal in 17 months.

It is the earliest league goal Chelsea has conceded directly from a corner in over 22 years, and eighth time the Londoners have conceded in the first 15 minutes of a match this season.

Despite Chelsea showing signs of improvement after the break, the clincher arrived early in the second half on the counter through Jack Hinshelwood who finished off Georginio Rutter’s pass on 56 minutes. Substitute Danny Welbeck added more gloss to the scoreline in added time, finding the far corner with a first-time finish for his 13th goal of the season.

The Blues have lost a fifth consecutive league match, all without scoring a goal for the first time since 1912. They are also on a run of over 450 minutes of football without scoring a goal.

Chelsea drop to seventh on the EPL table with 48 points from 34 matches, overtaken by Brighton who have two more points.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has disclosed that ongoing joint military operations have neutralised hundreds of bandits and dismantled several camps in forest areas in Bauchi and neighbouring states.

The governor made this known shortly after a state security council meeting involving heads of security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders at the Government House in Bauchi on Monday.

Briefing journalists, Mohammed urged residents to comply with new security directives, stressing that public cooperation is critical to consolidating gains and ensuring lasting peace.

He said coordinated ground and aerial operations had forced many criminal elements to flee their hideouts, significantly weakening armed groups and improving safety in affected communities.

‘We are pleased that normalcy is gradually returning due to the professionalism of security personnel and coordinated deployment across services,’ he said.

Mohammed revealed that the scale of bandit presence in some forest areas exceeded initial estimates, with large concentrations reportedly found in Dajin Madam forest and parts of neighbouring Taraba State.

He noted that these enclaves had been disrupted and largely dismantled.

The governor said the operations, led by the Nigerian Air Force, other armed forces, intelligence agencies, and supported by vigilante groups, were driven by intensive intelligence gathering, aerial reconnaissance and coordinated strikes.

He added that bandits’ supply routes and logistics chains had been destroyed, cutting off access to food, fuel and mobility.

Hundreds of motorcycles were also destroyed, while multiple camps were bombarded, forcing survivors to scatter, he added.

The governor said security agencies are determined to sustain the offensive through continuous surveillance, targeted strikes and rapid response operations to prevent regrouping.

He called on communities to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely intelligence, warning that anyone found aiding bandits would face serious consequences.

Mohammed also disclosed plans to strengthen community profiling through data and biometric capture of residents and new settlers to prevent ungoverned spaces.

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to working closely with security agencies, traditional institutions and federal authorities to maintain peace.

A new initiative aimed at transforming the lives of women and girls in Northern Nigeria has been officially launched in Abuja, as the Hadiza Yar’Adua Empowerment Foundation (HYE Foundation) begins operations.

The unveiling ceremony, held before government officials, development partners, community leaders, and members of the media, marked the formal introduction of the foundation as a major player in advancing gender equity and socio-economic development in the region.

The foundation was established by Hadiza Abubakar Yar’Adua, a former Commissioner for Women Affairs in Katsina State and a prominent advocate for women’s rights in Northern Nigeria.

She said the initiative was designed to go beyond charity by addressing systemic barriers limiting women’s progress.

Speaking at the launch, Yar’Adua described the foundation as ‘a strategic investment in the future of Northern women,’ noting that empowering women has a multiplier effect on families and communities.

According to her, the organisation will focus on six key areas: economic empowerment, education and mentorship, gender advocacy and protection, leadership development, health and well-being, and community outreach.

As part of its rollout, the foundation introduced six flagship programmes aimed at delivering impact across rural and urban communities. These include the Northern Girls Fellowship, a year-long mentorship and leadership programme for students; Community Impact Labs to provide literacy and vocational training in underserved areas; and NorthernHER 360, a regional leadership development initiative.

Other programmes are the ShelterHER Project, which will offer housing and legal support to displaced women and children; the HerVoice Campaign, focused on rights awareness and advocacy; and the Woman and Her Skill Project, designed to promote financial independence through entrepreneurship training.

The foundation stated that its programmes align with global development priorities, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Yar’Adua also used the occasion to call for partnerships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, stressing the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable impact.

She said the foundation is built on principles of transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes, adding that every partnership would be geared toward delivering tangible improvements in the lives of women and girls across Northern Nigeria.