The Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Birni da Karkara Initiative has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, as Grand Patron, and his wife, Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, as Matron.
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October 22, 2026
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The Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Birni da Karkara Initiative has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, as Grand Patron, and his wife, Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, as Matron.
Founded by Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, wife of the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, CON, the Initiative is aimed at grassroots mobilisation, community engagement, and expanding opportunities for women and youth in the state.
As the leadership of Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Birni da Karkara Initiative paid a courtesy visit to Speaker Abbas and his wife in Abuja on Wednesday, the Speaker announced a donation of N20 million and an 18-seater bus to the group towards advancing its programmes and activities.
The Initiative appreciated Speaker Abbas’ exemplary leadership, humanitarian services, and contributions to national development, leading to his appointment as Grand Patron and the Award of Honour presented to him.
The Initiative also appointed Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, who is the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), as Matron in recognition of her humanitarian contributions, exemplary leadership, and commitment to women’s development.
The Speaker commended the Initiative for its commitment to empowering women and youth, supporting vulnerable groups, and promoting grassroots development.
Speaker Abbas also commended the First Lady of Kaduna State for her humanitarian activities, and women’s empowerment initiatives.
He also hailed her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), especially the administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Governor Sani in Kaduna State.
Apart from the donations, the Speaker pledged his continued support for the Initiative’s objectives.
Similarly, Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen made a personal donation of N2 million to support the Initiative’s programmes and strengthen its efforts towards improving the welfare of women, youth, and vulnerable members of society.
The Speaker’s wife noted that the donation was to further demonstrate her commitment to humanitarian service and women’s empowerment.
