By Esther Patrick Enna
The call for individuals to support the most vulnerable members of society, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare, has once again been emphasized as vital to societal development.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Princess Margaret Itake Elayo, reiterated this message while accompanying Khadija Ibrahim, a vulnerable child on her first day at Sunnah Private Primary School in Ombi 1, Lafia, the State capital.
Princess Elayo, highlighting the importance of education, especially for the girl child, explained that her gesture was inspired by a previous visit to an erosion-prone site, where she saw Khadija fetching water from a contaminated stream behind Government College Lafia in Ombi 1.
She noted that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and remains the most valuable legacy to pass on to children.
Khadija’s father, Mallam Ibrahim Abubakar, expressed profound gratitude, revealing that financial hardship had prevented him from enrolling his daughter in school.
He said Princess Margaret’s generosity has turned his daughter’s dream of becoming a medical doctor into a tangible reality, and he urged other well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture.
The Headmistress of Sunnah Private School, Mrs. Hafsat Adams, described education as a cornerstone of nation-building.
She commended the commissioner for bringing joy to Khadija and emphasized that supporting education can empower vulnerable children and drive broader societal progress.
Edited by JOEY Anzaku.
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