Kebbi promises scholarship, healthcare for soldier’s children

The Kebbi state government has said it will take adequate care of the children of soldiers in form of scholarships, healthcare services, empowerment and employment in the state.

Governor Atiku Bagudu, accompanied by his wife, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, said this while hosting the leadership of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA).

The association was led by the wife of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigeria Army, Sokoto, Hajiya Fatima Aminu-Bande, in Birnin Kebbi Monday.

Bagudu commended members of the association for the visit and the contribution of the army towards ensuring the state remained peaceful in the country.

“My administration has placed premium on the welfare of soldiers and their families, and their children will enjoy scholarships even after they are transferred out of the state,” he said.

Bagudu also said he was prepared to support the association to establish entrepreneurship and pursuit of education.

The governor advised NAOWA to harmonise their activities with other bodies to enjoy maximum benefits.

Mrs Bagudu also pledged to collaborate with the women in ensuring adequate public enlightenment, mobilisation and  sensitisation of their members to help other women.

She advised them to visit hospitals for early detection of cancer and to care for pregnant women on delivery.

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