Hajiya Aminatu Dahiru Binani, wife of the former Governor of Gombe state and Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has admonished on the need for unity.
Binani gave the advice while receiving thousands of women groups who paid her Sallah homage at her family residence in Gombe.
The groups led by the Gombe central zonal women leader of the APC, Mrs. Rose Danjuma, women leaders of Akko and Yamaltu Deba local government areas, Hajiya Nayi Pandaya and Hajiya Hafsat Deba, respectively, said the visit was to familiarise with Hajiya Binani, as their political mother being the wife of their leader coupled with the fact that this is her first time of blending with the women folks from the Goje’s extended political family.
In their separate remarks, the leaders expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded them and reiterated their loyalty to her as their political mother and leader.
Responding, Hajiya Binani thanked the women for their unflinching support and loyalty to her husband. She assured them of her continued support for the betterment of women and all mothers in the state as is the tradition in Goje’s family.
“I’m honoured and humbled by the show of love as this is my first time having this kind of interface with great women since I become part of this great family.
“I assure you that like my husband, my doors are always open and we shall partner in making progress in alleviating the sufferings of the vulnerable women in the society”, she said.
The groups could not hide their happiness as thousands of them got home with various gifts including wrappers and money.
Some dignitaries at the event were Commissioner for Environment, Hajiya Hussaina Goje; State’s APC women leader, Hajiya Lumbi; and Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Investment, Hajiya Dijatu Bappah, among others.
Hajiya Binani who hails from Adamawa state got married to the Gombe political leader, Sen. Goje, after the demise of his late wife and ever since, this is her maiden meeting with the women politicians of the state in her effort to further blend and associate with them.
