Dan'majen Gwandu Honors for promoting Girl-child Education

Engr. Ahmad Umar Farouk Receives Award of Excellence for Championing Girl-Child Education in Kebbi

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to the advancement of girl-child education, Engr. Ahmad Umar Farouk, Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Danmajen Gwandu / Gamjin Kabi, was honored with an Award of Excellence by Government Girls Day Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Birnin Kebbi, during its 2025 Girls Day celebration.

The award, presented at a vibrant ceremony within the school premises, was received on behalf of Engr. Farouk by Babangida Pele, Senior Special Assistant to the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu). In their remarks, the school’s management lauded Engr. Farouk’s consistent efforts in supporting educational initiatives and fostering an inclusive environment where girls can thrive through access to quality education.

This recognition further reinforces Engr. Farouk’s alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whose advocacy for girl-child education remains a defining pillar of her national development strategy.

The award also complements the tireless efforts of Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, the First Lady of Kebbi State, who has championed girl-child education across the state. Her initiatives, in synergy with the broader vision of Governor Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), reflect a comprehensive approach to ensuring every girl in Kebbi has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Through his actions, Engr. Farouk has exemplified leadership, social responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of access, equity, and opportunity in education. His contributions continue to inspire collaborative progress toward a more educated and empowered generation of young women.

The occasion was graced by educators, traditional leaders, government functionaries, parents, and students, all of whom praised the honoree’s enduring impact on community development and educational empowerment.

As Kebbi State intensifies its efforts toward educational reform and gender inclusion, stakeholders emphasize that recognitions like this serve as vital reminders of the role individuals play in translating policy into progress. Engr. Farouk’s Award of Excellence stands not only as a personal accolade but as a call to collective action in building a future where every girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and flourish.

Danmajen Gwandu Media Team