Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State have given their backing to Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho as their candidate for Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
The backing, announced at the APC state office in Kano, recognizes Dr. Tejuosho’s extensive background in humanitarian efforts and her commitment to addressing the challenges faced by PLWDs.
They noted that as CEO of the QAT Foundation, she has implemented impactful initiatives empowering marginalized communities.
Alhaji Adamu Gidado Gwangwazo, APC disability leader in Kano State, led the support, joined by Sa’adu Ibrahim, APC Kano Central disability leader and liaison officer to the FCT Minister, and Engr. Musa Shaga, Chairman of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Kano State.
Notably, a press statement co-signed by key figures, including Yahya A. Yahya, Chairman of Cripple Association, and Aminu Aminu, former special advisor to the former governor of Kano State, urged party leadership to consider Dr. Tejuosho’s nomination seriously.
The statement emphasized that this collective call to action reflects the unified support of Kano State’s PLWD community.
It described Dr. Tejuosho as a catalyst for transformative policies and programs that benefit vulnerable populations nationwide, adding that her nomination is expected to bridge the gap between the privileged few and marginalized communities, ensuring equitable distribution of benefits from humanitarian policies.