NAPWPD Kano Elects New Executive Committee for Four-Year Term

The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), Kano State Chapter, has elected a new executive committee to steer its affairs for the next four years.

The new leadership emerged at an emergency congress held on Sunday at the association’s office in Kabuga, Kano.

The congress brought together members and stakeholders to deliberate on leadership transition, continuity and the future direction of the association.

In his opening remarks, the outgoing Chairman, Yahaya A. Yahaya, appreciated members for their commitment and reaffirmed the association’s resolve to promote and protect the rights and welfare of persons with physical disabilities in the state.

The newly elected executives are Mustapha Usman, Chairman; Bilkisu Ado Zango, Vice Chairperson; Suleiman Zubairu, Secretary; and Hon. Rabiu Yayaha Kofar Mata, Treasurer.

Others are Suleiman Musa, Public Relations Officer; Ibrahim Abubakar, Financial Secretary; Abana Abudullahi Dambatta, Organising Secretary; Idisu Muhammad, Auditor; and Zubaru Muhammad Rimin Gado, Ex-Officio Member.

In his acceptance remarks, Usman expressed gratitude to Allah and thanked members for the confidence reposed in the new leadership.

He pledged to promote unity, strengthen the association and ensure meaningful representation of persons with physical disabilities in Kano State.

Goodwill messages were delivered by Inusa Dawakin Kudu and Fatima Abukakar, who congratulated the new executives and wished them a successful tenure.

The congress ended with a closing prayer led by Malam Kamisu Fagge.

The association said the leadership transition would strengthen its advocacy for equal opportunities, accessibility, social inclusion and the participation of persons with disabilities in governance and community development.

It added that persons with disabilities must not only be represented but also actively participate in decisions affecting their lives.

The press release was signed electronically by Bilkisu Ado Zango, Northwest Zonal Coordinator of NAPWPD.