The Kebbi state government on Tuesday, threw its weight behind Dr Zainab Bagudu’s contest for the second term, the post of Director at the Union of International Cancer Control ( UICC).
At a press conference addressed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Babale Yauri, in Birnin Kebbi, the state government also extolled excellent performances in her chosen career as well as her humanitarian services.
According to Yauri, the support to the Dr Bagudu, became imperative as she had a momentous and excellent first tenure.
“Today, Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 the General Assembly for Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is voting online to elect new board members for a two year term.
“Her Excellency, Dr Zainab Bagudu, Wife of the Governor is one of those directors seeking re-election.
“It may be recalled that Her Excellency was elected to the Board at of the UICC at the General Assembly which took place two years ago at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.”
Yauri expressed delight that, Dr Bagudu was the first female African to be elected to the board.
“Her election received the endorsement of the Nigerian government, cancer control organizations in Nigeria and other countries.
“Kebbi State is, as always, proud to be blessed with a champion that is widely acknowledged.
“In the last two years she used her directorship to further champion the cause of cancer control in Nigeria and other African countries as well.
“Prior to her election to the UICC, she founded the Medicaid Foundation which has been in the forefront of mobilization for cancer control.
“In Kebbi State she has helped to mobilize stakeholders and indeed facilitated partnerships between the State and leading companies that are in cancer control and treatment.”
Yauri further disclosed that this was in addition to many other initiatives that had advanced the cause of cancer care in the state.
“As the UICC votes today, it is our hope and prayer that Her Excellency, Dr zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, shall be voted for a second term in office.
“It will be a wise choice and we are confident that she would continue with the excellent work she has been doing.”
