Pastor Yohanna Buru, a distinguished recipient of the United Nations International Interfaith Week and Harmony Award, has emphasised the significance of the Kaduna State Economic Empowerment Summit 2024 and the accompanying Policy Launch, describing them as pivotal initiatives designed to empower women across the state.
In his remarks, Pastor Buru lauded Hajiya Rabi Salisu, the Kaduna State Commissioner for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, for the successful conclusion of the state’s recent two-day Women’s Summit.
He stated that these efforts will create opportunities in various sectors of creativity and business, ultimately contributing to the reduction of poverty and unemployment among both rural and urban women.
“The summit has already positively impacted thousands of women across all 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, both in rural and urban communities,” Pastor Buru noted in a statement released on Friday, November 6, 2024.
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He also congratulated Commissioner Salisu for being recognised as the best commissioner in Northern Nigeria and expressed gratitude for the state government’s ongoing support for orphanages, highlighting the crucial role these initiatives play in uplifting vulnerable children.
Pastor Buru praised the launch of the Kaduna State Women Economic Empowerment Policy, alongside the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) initiatives.
He believes these policies will enhance women’s participation in economic activities, contributing to long-term social and economic development.
Additionally, he commended the commissioner for her humanitarian efforts, particularly in providing essential food aid to internally displaced persons in Maraban Rido, Chukun local government area.
Concluding his statement, Buru reiterated the commitment of his organisation, the Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation of Nigeria, to collaborate with the Ministry in promoting peacebuilding initiatives aimed at fostering unity among Nigerians of diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Pastor Buru was previously honoured in 2022 as the winner of the United Nations World International Interfaith Week and Harmony Award by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.
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