The wife of Bauchi state governor who also the founder of the Al-Muhibbah Foundation, Hajia Aisha Bala Mohammed, has thrown more light on why she established a Non Governmental Organization ( NGO) to care for cemetery
This was just as she “Why we began with a focus on cemeteries is that i believed it was important to care for the final resting places of our loved ones”
Hajia , Aisha Mohammed, then expressed her readiness to continue philanthropic initiatives towards the development of the society.
She however made this known during a 30-minute live program broadcast on Africa TV3, where she discussed the numerous achievements of the Al-Muhibbah Foundation over the past 15 years.
This however contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the First Lady, Murjanatu Musa Mai Dawa, a copy made available to press
The statement reads “I initially established the foundation to care for cemeteries, and it has grown into a multifaceted organization serving communities across health, education, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and skill acquisition.
“Why we began with a focus on cemeteries is that i believed it was important to care for the final resting places of our loved ones.
She stated that” Over time, our mission expanded to address the broader needs of our society,”
Hajia Bala Mohammed, therefore disclosed ” Some of the key achievements of the Al-Muhibbah Foundation include building two hospitals in Jamda and Alkaleri, donating ambulances for emergency response, and providing scholarships from primary school to higher institutions,” she stated.
According to her, “The foundation launched the ‘Not Too Late to Learn’ program, giving married women a chance to proceed with their education.
The Al-Muhibbah Foundation has taken a groundbreaking step with the creation of the Al-Muhibbah Open University, the first of its kind in the North East of Nigeria. The institution aims to provide quality higher education to local communities.
She also added that the foundation has established AMF Passion, a shoe-making factory, and a bottled water company called Khuld Water, creating employment opportunities and contributing to local economic growth.
