The Zamfara State First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has joined the global community in commemorating the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, reaffirming her commitment to promoting quality education, empowerment, and protection of girls in the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by her Press Secretary, Rabi Yusuf, from the Office of the First Lady, Zamfara State Government.
Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Girl I Am, the Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” Hajiya Huriyya said the occasion reminds the world that girls are not merely victims of challenges but also leaders and change makers in their homes, schools, and communities.
She noted that even in times of conflict, poverty, and hardship, girls continue to demonstrate courage and leadership, adding that their voices are vital in building peace and driving development.
According to her, “every great nation begins with empowered girls, girls who are taught to believe in their worth, pursue their purpose, and lead with courage.”The First Lady emphasized that supporting girls on the frontlines of crisis means ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and leadership opportunities to help them rebuild and shape better societies.
She also called for more opportunities for girls in business, entrepreneurship, leadership, politics, ICT, science, and technology, stressing that investing in the girl child is an investment in progress, peace, and prosperity.
Hajiya Huriyya encouraged girls across Zamfara and beyond to take pride in who they are, believe in their dreams, and continue striving to make positive change, reminding them that “the world is waiting for their light to shine.”
