EID-EL-KABIR: ZAMFARA FIRST LADY, HAJIYA HURIYYA DAUDA LAWAL, FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH, URGES VIGILANCE OVER CHILDREN, KINSHIP, AND CHARITY


The Wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has extended her warmest felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across Zamfara State and Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Reflecting on the profound spiritual significance of Eid-el-Kabir which symbolizes sacrifice, obedience, love, and compassion.

Hajiya Huriyya urged Muslims to offer sincere prayers for lasting peace, unity, and stability in Zamfara State and the nation at large and prayed that the blessings of the holy season bring joy, security, and prosperity to every home.

The First Lady also congratulated children across the state on the occasion of Children’s Day, described children as invaluable future leaders and ambassadors of society.

She called on parents, guardians, and communities to prioritize their care and protection.

Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal further emphasized the need for close monitoring of children’s movements, peer associations, and moral upbringing, noting that safeguarding the younger generation requires vigilance, intentional mentorship, and a strong foundation in moral and educational values.

The Wife of the Governor encouraged families to strengthen both family and community ties by visiting relatives and promoting kinship. 

She also reminded the faithful that true obedience to Allah is reflected in compassion for the less privileged. She urged those who are blessed to extend support to the needy, ensuring that the joy of Sallah reaches every segment of society.


In a statement by her Press Secretary, Rabi Yusuf, the First Lady also distributed extensive Sallah welfare packages, including cows, rams, food items, and cash assistance to various religious organizations, vulnerable individuals, and support groups across the state. Beneficiaries include FOMWAN, MSO, NASFAT, female political support groups, youth associations, and several humanitarian foundations, all aimed at easing the financial burden on families during the festive period.



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