Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has offered automatic employment to Mrs. Hassana Nazifi Shehu Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of Bayero University, Kano.
Minjibir, who earned a degree in B.A. (Ed) Special Education, was recognized for her resilience and determination during a women’s empowerment programme.
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In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf commended Minjibir for her perseverance in overcoming challenges to pursue self-reliance.
“As a mark of his compassion and recognition of her tenacity, His Excellency has not only offered her immediate employment but also promised to appoint her to the board of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Commission, which will soon be established in the state,” the statement disclosed.
The governor has directed the Kano State Head of Service to ensure Minjibir’s employment in the state civil service is expedited without delay.
