It has come to my attention that a fake Twitter account
@Sadiya_farouq_
has been created in my name. I wish to inform my followers and well meaning Nigerians to disregard the handle and any information posted on it.
My official Twitter handle remains
@Sadiya_farouq
Thank you
Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi Rajiun. I am greatly saddened by the loss of a great patriot and mentor, Abba Kyari. His contributions to the progress of our country, mostly away from public view, are truly beyond measure. May his gentle soul Rest in Jannah. Ameen
I visited Maiduguri with His Excellency,
President Muhammad Buhari to condole and sympathize with the people of Borno state over the recent attack on Auno by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
As we observe the holy month of Ramadan during these challenging times, please pray for our country, and indeed the whole world. May Allah accept our supplications and protect us. Let us continue to comply with hygiene & safety measures.
#StayHomeStaySafe
#MakingImpact
Innallilahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.
My heartfelt condolences to the families of Late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Attahiru Ibrahim, his staff officers, the Nigerian Airforce crew members, the military, and all Nigerians. May Allah forgive their shortcomings. Ameen
My sincere condolences to the families and friends of the students of Federal University Gusau who have been abducted. This is a senseless crime, and I am deeply saddened to hear about it.
I pray for their safe and swift return. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to remain
My week in 10 tweets
I thank God that peace is being restored across the nation after almost 3 very tense weeks. Our condolences go out to families of those who lost their lives. I also commiserate with those who lost goods & property.Every life counts & violence achieves nothing
Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi Rajiun.
I mourn the passing of Mallam Isma’ila Isa Funtua; pioneering journalist, technocrat of the first rank and respected elder statesman. We pray that Allah will comfort his immediate family and grant his gentle soul Rest in Jannah. Ameen
I paid a condolences visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Hidayet Bayraktar; and signed the condolences register in memory of all victims of the recent
#TurkishEarthquake
.
It is with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of HRH, the Emir of Zazzau, Alh Shehu Idris.
May the Almighty grant him forgiveness and mercy.
Our heartfelt prayers are with his family, emirate and associates.
Innalillahi wa Inna ilaihi raji'un. We have lost an elder statesman, a nationalist, Mal. Balarabe Musa. I commiserate with the Government and people of Kaduna State and Nigerians for the irreplaceable loss. May Allah forgive him and grant him eternal rest.
Batch C affords us an opportunity to enrol a new set of beneficiaries who will be upskilled to prepare them for employability or entrepreneurship. It also offers us a pipeline of skilled workers who will be critical to jump-starting the economy post-
#COVID19
I arrived Maiduguri with Mark Andrew Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. We are expected to meet with the State Government and Humanitarian Stakeholders in the Northeast.
It is a busy week.
#MovingForward
, I met with the SSA to
@MBuhari
on
@NSIP_NG
. She briefed me on the activities, programmes, achievements and challenges of the establishment. NSIP manages Social Investment Programmes in Nigeria & is presently under the purview of the
@FMHDSD
I am deeply worried by the rising incidents of rape and sexual assault especially with Miss Uwa’s murder in Benin City. Rape is a crime & a violation & must not be condoned. As a woman and mother, I add my voice to the chorus -
#EndRapeinNigeria
#JusticeforUwa
#enoughisenough
May Almighty Allah accept all of our good acts, prayers, and devotions throughout this holy month, and bless us and our families with unity and peace.
#Ramadan
#RamadanMubarak
Innallillahi wa inna illaihi rajiun.
As we mourn Nabeehah, let's also keep
#Najeebaandhersisters
in our thoughts and prayers.
My heartfelt sympathies and sincere prayers for healing, strength, and the safe return of
#Najeebaandhersisters
Today, I visited Kwali LGA of the FCT to inspect the payment of Conditional Cash Transfer beneficiaries as part of His Excellency President Muhammad Buhari's special intervention for COVID-19.
Today, during the press briefing by the Presidential Committee on
#COVID19Nigeria
, I assured Nigerians that no section of this country will be marginalised in our interventions irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation.
My week in 11 tweets
On Friday, July 3rd I held a virtual meeting with some of the outgoing
@npower_ng
beneficiaries where I thanked them for their service to the nation while explaining the rationale behind the enrolment of Batch C.
I am currently at Istanbul, Turkey attending the first Organization of Islamic Cooperation
#OIC
Ministerial Conference on Social Development with the theme " Ensuring Social Equality and Welfare for All in the Member States: Opportunities and Challenges".
Today, I visited the National Strategic Food Reserves, Minna, Niger State with the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alh. Sabo Nanono who, officially, handed over to
@FMHDSD
for distribution, the grains promised by Federal Govt..
Here is wishing our great leader, Mr. President
@MBuhari
a Happy 78th Birthday. May Allah continue to grant you sound health and guide you through your efforts in directing the affairs of our nation.
The Founder, Silverbird Group paid a courtesy call on me. It was a pleasure to discuss with
@benmurraybruce
on possibilities of entering into a partnership.
Today, I received the new DG of
@nemanigeria
, AVM Muhammad Muhammed (Rtd.) and congratulated him on his appointment by HE President
@MBuhari
. We are aligning thoughts and strategies to provide emergency relief to Nigerians especially at this difficult period of
#COVID19
pandemic
I visited Ochanja market, Onitsha to condole with victims of the recent fire outbreak. Through the leadership of
@FMHDSD
, responses will have a holistic outlook and consider the root causes, the effects as well as provide sustainable solutions.
My week in 8 tweets
As a mother, sister & aunt I want to join ongoing calls for reforms in the police force. We need an urgent conversation that ensures the police do their work properly while keeping our young people safe and free from harrassment. Young lives matter.
I visited Anambra and Imo States earlier today 8th April 2020 to witness the conditional cash transfer in line Mr. President’s directives. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs continues to ensure that the most vulnerable members of the Nigerian populace receive..
My Week in 10 tweets
The N-Power Batch C application portal closed on Sunday August 9, 2020 after receiving over 5m applications. As we embark on the review process, efforts are in high gear to clear the stipends for Batch A and B before onboarding the new set of beneficiaries.
My week in 12 tweets
This has been an interesting week and I must pause for a minute to acknowledge all the good wishes on social media and beyond especially in the wake of startling discoveries made in warehouses across the country.
This Townhall meeting is significant, as it will allow us to collectively communicate, identify, articulate & derive solutions to the humanitarian & developmental challenges that have arisen in
#Zamfara
from banditry, extreme weather conditions & the COVID - 19 pandemic.
Yesterday, I handed over a truck of rice, 50 bags of Sugar, 200 cartons of Macaroni & 3 Bails of wrappers to the HM Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, for onward delivery to women groups under her Ministry, in Abuja.
Women are vulnerable and need palliatives.
#MakingImpact
On behalf of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, I visited Auno town to commiserate with the people and to assess the level of damage caused by an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
This season highlights the importance of giving. Let's all endeavor to be our brother's keeper and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for the greater good. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Wishing our Christian brothers and sisters a blessed Easter. As we mark this revered celebration amidst the
#COVID19
pandemic, let us remain selfless in our fight against the current challenges confronting us all and stand together for the sake of a better humanity.
Earlier today, I attended the 60th Birthday Celebration and Presentation of a book on the Writings and Speeches of Gov, Nasir
@elrufai
of Kaduna State. I appreciated the distinguished statesman, and expressed my immense gratitude for the impeccable service he has rendered to
My week in 11 tweets.
On Tuesday, I paid a courtesy visit on my sister HM of
@FinMinNigeria
,
@ZShamsuna
to discuss around areas of inter-ministerial cooperation and concerns.
As part my efforts to properly structure the Social Investment Programmes in Nigeria, I am meeting with NSIP cluster heads. Earlier today, I met with N-Power and National Social Safety Nets Project.
The issues pertaining to Persons with Disabilities
#PWDs
are a priority for me and
@FMHDSD
. Today, I flagged off the distribution of
#Covid19
palliatives to Persons with Disabilities. As a follow up to today’s event, we shall be visiting other
#PWDs
communities and clusters..
The rapid expansion of the National Social Register is ongoing and captures 3 million households as of today. It is projected to reach the target of 3.6 million by May 15th.
#makingimpact
At the Civil society side event at
#EXCOM2019
in Geneva on Monday 7th October.
“civil society play a critical role in addressing statelessness by providing direct services to persons of concern and also technical assistance to state actors amending their nationality laws”
I appreciate my family, friends and colleagues for the warm reception organized to commemorate my appointment. I remain resolute in my commitment to serve the nation with all sense of responsibility and diligence.
I have, at my behest, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour the invitation by the anti-graft agency to offer clarifications in respect of some issues that the commission is investigating.
Busy day! I am back to Abuja and meeting with Heads of Agencies under the supervision of
@FMHDSD
in preparation for a presentation to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council.
I spent the better part of today praying and hoping that there will be a counter-narrative regarding the deeply upsetting news from my home state of Zamfara
On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Presidential Task Force on
#COVID19Nigeria
received ventilators and personal protective supplies from the
@UN_Nigeria
. We thank the
@UN_Nigeria
for their continuous support to Nigeria.
The past few days have been distressing to me not just as a public officer but as a mother, sister and aunt. A week ago I made a passionate call for restraint & caution. I have been deeply saddened by the unnecessary loss of lives and destruction of property.
THE ATTACK ON MY PERSON
There have been a number of reports linking me to a purported investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the activities of one James Okwete, someone completely unknown to me. James Okwete neither worked for,
My week in 9 tweets
On Tuesday June 2, 2020 I visited Asaba, Delta state to commiserate and sympathise with traders who lost wares and property in the Ogbeogonogo fire. I was accompanied by HMS Labour
@fkeyamo
and DG
@nemanigeria
My week in 11 tweets
On Monday, I attended the Lake Chad Ministerial Roundtable Meeting. It was a virtual interaction and in my comments, I highlighted the important work
#WorldBank
is doing in the Region which faces multi-dimensional risk factors that deepen vulnerabilities.
HE, Governor Nasir
@elrufai
paid a courtesy visit to the office today. Looking forward to strengthening existing relationship between
@FMHDSD
and
@GovKaduna
Presenting my welcome address at the orientation retreat for team members of my office (OHM) currently holding at the Nigerian Army Resource Center, Abuja. I am optimistic that this process will enhance staff capabilities, skills and knowledge leading to improved performance.
Yesterday, i attended a walimah organised by my family and friends to congratulate me on my appointment as a honorable Minister by President Muhammed Buhari.
My week in 11 tweets
On Tuesday I received the House of Representatives Committee on Poverty Alleviation whose members visited the ministry in keeping with their oversight function.
My week in 14 tweets
I have been deeply saddened by the needless and violent loss of lives in Borno State. The attack by Boko Haram insurgents on helpless farmers is cowardly and reprehensible.
I met with representatives of
@UN
Mine Action Service
#UNMAS
to discuss the reduction of threats posed by mines and explosive remnants in the North-East.
My week in 8 tweets
Our prayers are with parents, guardians, authorities, and students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, following the abduction of students from the school.
17th October is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
By RETWEETING, you are also encouraging others to participate in the
#WalkOutPoverty
campaign.
#EndPoverty
hello.
My week in 9 tweets
My week began with my participation and attendance of the First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat where we reviewed the achievements and challenges as well as the state of the Nation and other urgent matters of state.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdausi.
May Almighty Allah grant you and your family the fortitude to bear such irreparable loss.
Ameen
Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun!
My 13-year old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a moment ago.
Due to some necessities, funeral prayer tomorrow at Annur Masjeed, Wuse 2, immediately after Zuhr prayer in sha Allah. May Allah forgive & be Merciful to her.
I received the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar and his team, It was an opportunity to appreciate
@NigAirForce
for their effort in facilitating peace in the Northeast, and their various humanitarian interventions in Nigeria.
Yesterday, I also visited H.E Gov, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, we discussed the state's effort in curbing the spread of
#Covid19
. I handed over relief materials as directed by His Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari and implored his excellency to consider especially the..
I have just received very heartening & delightful news. The abducted staff, students & their family members from Govt. Technical College, Kagara in Niger State have been released & are on their way home.
My week in 7 tweets
As the year draws to a close it is time to take stock and project into the future. 2020 has been a remarkably interesting year and we are already looking forward to 2021 as a year of recovery and consolidation.
My prayers are with
@EdwardKallon
,
@UN_Nigeria
Resident Coordinator and his team following the tragic incident involving their helicopter which came under Boko Haram attack. We condemn this attack in the strongest terms because it hampers the work of humanitarian actors in the NE
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#Throwback
- At the 2019
#UNGA
event - “Combatting Human Trafficking in Migration Context”. The discussions bordered on how to multilaterally combat illegal migration, where each country gave a detailed account of their approaches to stop illegal migration...
My week in 11 tweets
On Monday July 20, 2020 I received in audience HE Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state, during which I thanked him for the state's support and commitment in the facilitation of our humanitarian activities
My week in 10 tweets
This week was a sad one for me as a mother and public servant following the untimely death of Tolupo Arotile, the 24 year old wave-making Nigerian Air Force officer who was Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot.
I feel elated to be part of the Ministers of FGN honoured at the special dinner organized by the Alumni Association of Ahmadu Bello University. Proud to be associated with ABU.
I launched the Toll-Free Whistle Blower Hotline 0800-Call-ICPC, The collaborative engagement between the
@NSIP_NG
and
@ICPC_PE
is crucial as it aims to prevent & eliminate third party corruption in the
#NSIP
.
I met with the Governor of Bauchi State, HE , Sen. Bala Mohammed and his team to discuss collaborations in the National Social Investment Programmes of the Federal Government and the rehabilitation of
#IDPs
in the state.
My week in 14 tweets
At the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, measurement & evaluation are critical success factors in the work we do especially those focused around the institutionalization of the social investment programmes.
Yesterday, I supervised the payment of beneficiaries of the
@HUPcct
in Iho Ward, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State and Uli wards of Ihiala LGA, Anambra State. I interacted with the beneficiaries and assured them that we will look into the payment processes and improve on it