Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf has donated Sallah cows to persons with special needs and social welfare homes across the state to enable them to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with joy.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi-Sani, said the gesture was aimed at helping vulnerable groups mark the festival with dignity and happiness.

Speaking at the distribution at Nassarawa Children’s Home in Kano, the commissioner said six clusters of persons with special needs benefited from the intervention.

She said: “Each cluster received one cow and N20,000 for transportation.

“The beneficiaries include persons with spinal cord injuries, persons with albinism, persons affected by leprosy, the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, and persons with physical disabilities.*

According to the commissioner, the gesture reflects Gov. Kabir-Yusuf’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of vulnerable persons in the state.

“The governor considers it necessary to extend support to vulnerable groups as part of this administration’s humanitarian efforts, especially during festive periods,” she said.

Abdullahi-Sani added that the state government also donated one cow each to Nassarawa Children’s Home, Remand Home Goron Dutse, Kwalli VVF Centre, and Tudun Maliki Torrey Home to enable residents to celebrate the Sallah festivities.

She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of vulnerable groups across the state.

Leaders representing the six clusters received the cows on behalf of their members and expressed appreciation to the governor and the commissioner for the support.

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr Rahila Aliyu-Muktar, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the globe on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

In her message, Aliyu-Muktar urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, patience, and compassion.

She described Eid-el-Kabir as “a profound symbol of sacrifice, obedience, compassion, and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah.”

According to her, the festival serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to promote unity, social justice, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity.

The KSCHMA boss also commended Gov. Yusuf for his commitment to the Kano First Agenda, particularly in repositioning the healthcare sector to ensure equitable, affordable, and accessible healthcare services.

She said the administration’s reforms and investments in health infrastructure, human capital development, and social protection were strengthening the drive toward Universal Health Coverage.

Aliyu-Muktar acknowledged the support of enrollees, development partners, and healthcare providers, while reaffirming KSCHMA’s commitment to delivering efficient and people-centred healthcare services.

She called on residents to pray for enduring peace, unity, security, and sustainable development in Kano State and Nigeria.