The wife of the Sokoto state governor and founder of MMAWT Legacy Initiative, Hajiya Mairo Maryam Aminu Tambuwal has congratulated Professor Sa’adiya Umar Bello, of the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, on her elevation to the rank of a professor.

An event was organized in honour of Professor Sa’adiya Umar Bello of by the Sokoto State Government, and it was held at the Auditorium of Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto. This was attended by people from all walks of life, including the members of the Academia, politicians, Women groups, religious groups and dignitaries from within and outside the State.

In her goodwill message as the special guest of honour, delivered by her representative, Hajiya Laraba Dattijo, the wife of the governor cogratulated Professor Sa’adiya for attaining the exalted rank of a professor which she said was not by accident, considering the untiring contributions of the professor in all affairs ranging from religious and peace propagation, mentoring and her commitment to the promotion of girl child education.

Hajiya Mairo Maryam Tambuwal said Professor Sa’adiya is a role model, that other women should strive to emulate.

Professor Asabe Kabir read the citation while the commissioner for women affairs, Hajiya Kulu Sifawa spoke on the importance of women empowerment .

The highlight of the event was the public presentation of a Book Authored by Professor Sa’adiya Umar Bello titled: MALAMAI MATA A DAULAR USMANIYYA A KARNI NA 19 DA 20. One hundred copies of the book were also purchased by MMAWT Legacy Initiative at an amount that was not disclosed.

The Sokoto State Government, through its representative, Professor Bashir Garba, Secretary of State government, purchased the books to be re-distributed across schools in the state for the sum of five million naira.