Kano Govt Donates Three Cows to Custodial Centres for Maulud Celebration

The Kano State Government has donated three cows to inmates at three custodial centres in the state to enable them participate in activities marking this year’s Maulud celebration.

The donation, made through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Abdulkadir Auwalu Balarabe Alhajiji, was presented to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, for distribution to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kurmawa; Goron Dutse Custodial Centre and Janguza Custodial Centre.

Presenting the cows on behalf of the state government, Alhajiji said the gesture was made on the directive of Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf to enable inmates to share in the joy of the Maulud celebration. He said the donation reflected the governor’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons in custodial facilities and other vulnerable groups during religious and social festivities.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf Lakpene, fsi, the Officer-in-Charge of Kurmawa Custodial Centre, DCC Ibrahim Isah Rambo, expressed appreciation to the state government. Rambo described the gesture as an expression of compassion and humanity that would boost the morale and wellbeing of inmates.

Speaking on behalf of the inmates, the Sarkin Gida expressed appreciation to the governor for remembering them during the Maulud celebration and prayed for his guidance, protection and success. The NCoS also appreciated the state government for its continued support and reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives promoting the welfare, dignity and rehabilitation of inmates.