MOST VALUABLE GOVERNORS' WIFE AWARD: KOGI STATE GOVERNOR, YAHAYA BELLO'S WIFE CLINCHES AWARD

H.E  BARR AMINA OYIZA BELLO

HAYAT Foundation is synonymous with the empowerment of women and children who are less privileged.

As the Initiator and Founder of HAYAT Foundation, Hajia (Barrister) Amina Oyiza Bello, Wife of the Executive Governor of Kogi state is one woman with a Heart of Gold whose simplicity and humility has endeared her to the people of the State.

In recognition of her selfless service to humanity, the amiable wife of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the man many have come to regard as “the Digital Governor” was recently recognized and presented with the “Most Valuable Governor's Wife Award” due to the impactful nature of her Pet Project; HAYAT Foundation.

HAYAT Foundation is basically into helping Cerebral Palsy Children and many believe that Hajia (Barrister) Amina Bello’s intervention in this regards is highly commendable and appreciated by beneficiaries of her Foundation.

What is Cerebral Palsy, many readily ask?

For the less enlightened, CP, as Cerebral Palsy is commonly known, is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood which affects muscle tone, movement and skills in a coordinated and purposeful way.

Cerebral Palsy is reportedly caused by brain damage that happens before or during a baby's birth or, during the first 3-5months.

For the Wife of the Governor, the presentation as the “Most Valuable Governors’ Wife Award” was another milestone for Her Excellency.

Barr. Amina Oyiza Bello, Wife of the Governor of Kogi State and her team at Hayat Foundation believe that meeting the criteria adopted by the assessment team of the “Most Valuable Governors’ Wife Award” in the areas of Sustainability, Empowerment, Impact, Change Agent and Corporate Branding, SEICC, there seemed to be no doubt that Hayat Foundation, has been considered a reference point in the area of meeting the dynamic care associated with handling children with cerebral palsy and other special needs.

Her Excellency, Hajia (Barrister) Amina Oyiza Bello in her reaction to the award and honour bestowed on her, says she is happy to be considered for such an award while also calling on Nigerians and the global community at large to join hands to help fight against the stigma associated with people living with special needs.

Barr. Amina Bello believes that it is high time for Nigerians to recognize that persons with special needs deserve a better life, and equal society.

Other awardees at the event included the wives of Bauchi State Governor, Hajia Hadiza Abubakar, Bayelsa State, Rachael Dickson, Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, Nasarawa State, Hajia Mairo Al-Makura, Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Anambra State, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano and Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi.

Speaking during the award ceremony, Chairperson of the organizing team, Dr. Bilkisu Magoro and MVGWA Leader/COE, Tom Obulu, respectively, disclosed that the various projects initiated by the Governors wives have positively affected the lives of so many people within their states, hence their selection for the 3rd Edition of the most covetous awards;   Most Valuable Governor’s Wife Awards.

With the increased call globally for the rights of children with special needs to be upheld and respected, the award is coming up at the most auspicious time.