The Students’ Association of Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State has honoured Hajiya Zainab Ahmed Suleiman, MFR, JP Executive Director of Community Support and Development Initiatives (CSADI), in recognition of her contributions to education and support for vulnerable families in the area.
Presenting the award, President of the association, Comrade Abdurazak Ibrahim, said the recognition was in appreciation of Hajiya Zainab’s commitment to improving the lives of students, children, less-privileged individuals and low-income families, including people she had never personally met.
Abdurazak explained that within a short period, the CSADI executive director had demonstrated remarkable concern for the welfare of residents, particularly through interventions aimed at improving access to education.
He disclosed that Hajiya Zainab had provided more than 650 books for distribution to pupils and students across various schools in Rimin Gado Local Government Area.
Receiving the award, Hajiya Zainab expressed appreciation to the association for recognising CSADI’s contributions and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting education and community development.
As part of her renewed commitment, she immediately donated an additional 500 exercise books, alongside pencils and other writing materials, for distribution to students across the area.
She, however, cautioned the students against allowing political interests to influence their activities, stressing that educational support should be guided by genuine needs rather than political considerations.
The CSADI executive director also pledged to provide free vocational training for women in Rimin Gado to promote skills acquisition, self-reliance and economic empowerment.
She warned the students against introducing politics into the selection of beneficiaries for the proposed training programme, emphasising that CSADI is a non-political organisation committed to supporting people based on their needs.
In a related development, the Headmaster of Hausawa Model Primary School, Malam Auwalu Miko Yusuf, issued a letter of commendation to Hajiya Zainab in recognition of CSADI’s contributions to the improvement of the school’s facilities and the welfare of its pupils.
According to the headmaster, CSADI renovated the school’s computer room, offices and other sections, helping to improve the learning environment for pupils and the working conditions of staff.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of CSADI’s staff, Hajiya Zainab reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting education and vulnerable communities across Kano and Jigawa States.
She said the organisation would continue to pursue interventions that promote learning, improve school infrastructure, empower women and provide assistance to disadvantaged members of society.
The recognition by the Rimin Gado Students’ Association comes amid growing calls for stronger collaboration among community organisations, educational institutions, government agencies and philanthropists to address educational challenges and expand opportunities for children and young people.
CSADI’s interventions, including the distribution of learning materials, school renovations and its planned vocational training for women, underscore the role of community-based organisations in complementing government efforts to improve education and strengthen social welfare.