Kano Govt Donates Sallah Cows to Persons With Special Needs, Vulnerable Homes

The Kano State Government has donated cows to clusters of persons with special needs and vulnerable homes across the state as part of efforts to support them during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The gesture was carried out through the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, which distributed one cow each to six clusters of persons with special needs.

The benefiting groups include persons with spinal cord injuries, persons with albinism, persons affected by leprosy, the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, and persons with physical disabilities. Each cluster also received N20,000 as transport support.

Speaking during the distribution ceremony held at the Nassarawa Children’s Home, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani HOD, said the initiative reflects the commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to ensuring that vulnerable members of society celebrate Sallah with happiness and dignity alongside their families.

According to the Commissioner, the governor considered it necessary to extend support to persons with special needs and other vulnerable groups as part of the administration’s humanitarian and inclusive governance agenda.

Representatives of the six clusters, who received the cows on behalf of their groups, expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf and the Commissioner for their continued support and concern for the welfare of persons with special needs in Kano State.

They also offered prayers for Allah’s guidance, protection, and strength for the governor to continue serving humanity.

The Director of Persons with Special Needs, Dr. Binta Bala, commended the Commissioner for initiating the intervention and ensuring its successful implementation. She also praised the ministry’s sustained commitment to improving the wellbeing of vulnerable persons across the state.

In a similar gesture, the Kano State Government donated one cow each to Nassarawa Children’s Home, Remand Home Goron Dutse, Kwalli VVF Centre, and Tudun Maliki Torrey Home to enable residents celebrate the Eid festivities with joy.

Representatives of the various homes received the donations on behalf of the beneficiaries.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare, inclusion, and wellbeing of vulnerable groups throughout Kano State.