Hon. Abanika Taiye Celebrates Kogi First Lady Hajiya Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo on Her Birthday

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The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the First Lady of Kogi State, Hajiya Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing her as a compassionate mother and a pillar of support to the administration of the Executive Governor of the state, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo.

In a congratulatory message issued to mark the special occasion, Hon. Abanika praised Hajiya Sefinat for her humility, grace, and dedication to initiatives that promote the welfare of women, children, and vulnerable groups across Kogi State.

The Commissioner noted that the First Lady  has continued to complement the people-oriented leadership of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo through her calm disposition, compassion, and commitment to humanitarian causes that have positively touched many lives across the state.

While praying for her on the occasion of her birthday, Hon. Abanika noted that the celebration coming during the holy month of Ramadan makes it even more special, expressing hope that Allah will accept her prayers, grant her good health, long life, and continued wisdom to support the administration of Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo and serve humanity.

He wished Hajiya Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo many more years of fulfillment, happiness, and greater impact in service to the people of Kogi State.

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