Adamawa Dep Gov, First Lady Receives NCWS Awards
Adamawa Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has bagged an award of excellence for her dynamic leadership towards community and human development.
The recognition is coming from the National Council of Women Societies in Nigeria (NCWS) during the grand civic reception organized in honour of their 16th National President, Princess Edna Azura.
The event was held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Yola, the reception put together by the state chapter of NCWS to honour their national president princess Edna Azura, marking the celebration of greatness and achievements.
It was climaxed by awards presentation and unveiling of NCWS Adamawa state branch maiden magazine.
The Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, wife of the Governor Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, speaker Adamawa state assembly Bathiya Wesley among other numerous personalities were awarded and decorated in recognition Of their exceptional contributions for women’s advancement, good governance among other fields.
Chairperson of the occasion Professor Fatima Joda had earlier explained that NCWS is an umbrella body of all women groups in Nigeria, with a sole mandate of advancing the course of women for a better and productive society.
She congratulated the celebrants for her achievements, praying for more wisdom, knowledge and ability to steer the affairs of the office.
Adamawa State President NCWS Hogla Agiso said the society has taken a stands on gender issues, pushing forward on political, economic and social issues affecting women.
Adamawa state commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Neido Kofulto among other speakers in their separate remarkSecretary s pledged total support for success.
There was an inspection of exhibitions led by the deputy governor, and decoration of NCWS local government patrons.
By Hussaini Hammangabdo
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