Sokoto gov’s aide reaches out to vulnerable groups

The Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Sa’adatu Yunusa Mohammed, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting women and youth across the state through humanitarian and empowerment initiatives.

Mrs Mohammed, who is also the founder of Sa’adatu Yunusa Foundation, made this known during a visit to the women’s ward of the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, where she donated relief materials and financial assistance to patients and other vulnerable women.

Speaking to journalists after the outreach, Mrs Muhammed said her motivation stems from a strong belief in compassion and service to humanity.

“Our religion teaches us to be there for one another, to support our brothers and sisters when they need us. The foundation has always been focused on women and youth, and we are determined to reach those who are most vulnerable,” she said.

She noted that her foundation has empowered over 250 individuals through educational support, skill acquisition, and health interventions, adding that more programmes are underway to reach rural communities.

“As the newly-installed Gimbiyar Dange, I intend to build on what we have started by expanding programmes that promote education, health and economic empowerment,” she added.

Mrs Mohammed also revealed plans to extend her humanitarian services to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps within the state, stressing that her efforts will continue to cut across political, tribal and religious lines.

“We are not stopping here. We are heading to one of the IDP camps in Sokoto to show that we care. You don’t have to wait until you have plenty before helping others. What you consider little could mean a lot to someone else,” she said.

Meanwhile, the state governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has commended Mrs Mohammed’s commitment to community development, urging her to use her new traditional title (Gimbiyar Dange) to further contrib