The Kano State Government has commended the Center for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano (CGS-BUK) for its trailblazing work in advancing intensive research, innovation, and training programs aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting social inclusion.
Kano State government saluted Bayero University Center for Gender Studies for championing the course of intensive research, innovation and human resources development programs for sustainable development and promoting social inclusiviness.
This was stated by Director General,Kano State Social Protection Agency Dr Fateema Abubakar during tenth Anniversary celebration of the Centre at Bayero University Kano in a statement issued by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Agency Rabi’u Khalil Kura sent to thetentaclesnews.com.ng
Dr Fateema such commendation became imperative considering the utmost contributions of the Center towards human development.
The Director General noted that the Center’s core values aligned with the State Government ongoing social protection initiatives and it’s vision of inclusive growth and empowerment, assuring the Center that the Agency would continue to partner with Bayero University on matters related to gender inclusion and women Empowerments.
In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, Professor Haruna Musa, highlighted the pioneering role of the Center, acknowledging the immense contribution of Her Excellency, Hajiya Amina Namadi Sambo, in its establishment.
The Vice Chancellor also commended the Kano State Social Protection Agency for its initiatives of impacting the lives of the people in the State especially women and children for the advancement of the State.
He added that the success of the CGS-BUK has inspired other Nigerian universities to establish similar centers in their respective institutions.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Maitama Tuggar, praised the Center for its impactful and evidence-based research, noting that many of its findings have informed national and state-level policy formulations.
The highlights of the event included the presentation of awards to distinguished personalities, including Hajiya Amina Namadi Sambo, as well as the past and present Directors of the Center for Gender Studies, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to gender equity and sustainable development.
