Humanitarian A. A Zaura Convene Maiden Disability Summit, Distributes 5,000 Empowerment Forms to PWDs in Kano State

 

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

Published on 3rd Jan, 2026

A frontline Kano politian who is also a seasoned philanthropist and humanitarian of note, Alh. Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura (fondly called by his supporters as A.A Zaura) has in a groundbreaking effort to promote the full integration and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the mainstream society and facilitate their active participation in the economic advancement for achieving sustainable self-reliance, recently convened a state-of-the-art and  first-of-its kind Disability Summit tagged in Kano State.

The empowerment initiative, Ability News Network(ANN) reports witnessed a remarkable turnout of over 5,000 participants, comprising dignitaries, community leaders,  different clusters of PWDs and representatives from all the 44 Local Government Areas that itmake up the Kano State, who converged to celebrate this milestone event.

Confirming the development to ANN correspondent, the A. A Zaura Foundation Director of  Disabilities Affairs,  Hon Adnan Ali Daneji expressed immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to the seasoned philanthropist and Frontline Kano politian for his affection to the PWDs community of Kano State. 

He admitted that  the programme has indeed achieved the intende objective of making life bearable and better for the PWDs, stating that the "event was concluded on a high note, with A.A Zaura being accorded a special commendation for his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities in Kano State"

A pivotal aspect of the summit, Hon. Adnand Ali Daneji noted,  "was the ceremonial distribution of 5,000 application forms for aid and self-reliance initiatives"

"These forms were strategically designed to empower persons with disabilities and promote their socio-economic inclusion" he said.

The  prominent politician from Kano State, A.A. Zaura is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was the party's senatorial candidate for Kano Central in the 2023 elections. Zaura is known for his philanthropic work, particularly in education and youth empowerment. He recently offered a N200m scholarship to 10,000 Kano State students through his AA Zaura Foundation 

Zaura has also been vocal about reducing corruption and promoting issue-based politics. He's a strong advocate for politicians to have personal businesses or occupations before seeking elective office, believing it reduces corrupt tendencies 

Recently, he's been gaining traction as a potential gubernatorial candidate, with many praising his leadership and humanitarian initiatives.

The summit culminated in a solemn prayer session, earnestly invoking divine protection, peace, and security for Kano State, amidst the prevailing challenges.

NEW YEAR: ASAD Visit Orphanage, Donate Food Iems, Cash

 By Ability News Network

Published on 2nd Jan, 2026

In a significant step to mark the commemoration of the new year (2026) celebration a truely memorable occasion and one that fosters  love, kindness and philanthropic gesture to the lessprevilaged members of the society, the members of  Adamawa State Association of the Deaf (ASAD) had on Thursday paid a solidarity visit to Saint Suzana orphanage Home located at Kwanan Waya Yola south, to cheers up the new year picnic with the teen orphans and put everlasting smiles on their faces at this moment of stiffer economic meltdown rocking the country.

The visit, Ability News Network gathered is part of the ASAD's social support to the most vulnerable and economically downtrodden members of the society, a community -based engagement initiative projected by ASAD leadership which is geared towards making meaningful contributions to societal development in Adamawa state. 

Speaking during the engagement the ASAD chairman Mr. Colman Christopher praised the Almighty God for the opportunity to breath through the new year -amid thougher insecurity and economic challenges facing everyone in the country. 

Mr. Christopher who showed immense enthusiasm and admiration to the children well being and development,  commended the efforts of the matron, who dedicates her entire life, time, resources, and energy to cater for the children, and prayed that God would richly bless her and her entire team and reward her labor.

"These children deserve love and assistance from the community, their lack of parents doesn't diminish their worth" He said.

The kindhearted gesture demonstrated by the ASAD current leadership under the indefatigable guidance of Mr. Christopher has been praised and appreciated by several figures in the community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) not only in Adamawa State but also the entire north east sub region.

The items  donated by the Adamawa State Association of the Deaf (ASAD) to the ophans including foodstuffs, drinks, and cash to support the vulnerable children.  

The year 2025 has been an eventful year for the thriving Deaf community of Adamawa State, thanks to the dedicated leadership style of the current ASAD Excos under the able mentorship of Mr. Christopher whom many members sees as a messiah whose tenure brings various development to the Deaf community in the state including lobbying the state government to provide start up capital to boost entrepreneurship growth within the Deaf community, successful conduction of 5th Conference of the Deaf/Second North East Summit, hustling for empowerment of Deaf individuals through capacity building training in areas of tailoring, catering, phone repairs among others.