Jamila Musa, a 14‑year‑old physically challenged girl, wept when she did not receive a wheelchair donation in Jigawa.
The Malala Fund’s Integrated Basic Needs Assistance programme will benefit at least 500 women‑headed households affected by flood disasters. Founded by student and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, the Malala Fund invests in girls’ education.
Maryam Danburam, the programme officer for the Malala Fund in Nigeria, announced the initiative on Tuesday during a one‑day stakeholder consultative workshop in Dutse, the state capital of Jigawa. She explained that the programme will be implemented through My IT Consult Ltd. to ensure accountability and transparency for the vulnerable flood victims in the selected communities. Danburam urged stakeholders to be transparent in selecting beneficiaries and noted that three local government areas—Ringim, Taura and Auyo—have been chosen for the programme.
Mubarak Yussuf, executive director of My IT Consult Ltd., said the three LGAs were selected based on 2022 flood‑damage research conducted by the National Emergency Management Agency. As part of the Malala Fund’s effort to support out‑of‑school girls and flood victims, cash and non‑food items will be distributed to 200 women in Auyo, 150 women in Taura, and 150 women in Ringim.
Alhaji Nura Usman, Danmajen of Ringim and District Head of Taura, pledged on behalf of traditional leaders to ensure the assistance reaches the correct beneficiaries. Hajiya Hadiza Giwa, coordinator of the Women Farmers Association in Jigawa, praised the Malala Fund’s support and urged others to follow its example.
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