Abuja, Nigeria
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Maryam Sani Abacha, has been honoured at the 8th Henna Ball and Tozali People’s Awards, where she received a recognition plaque titled “Tozali Appreciates” and was named Mother of the Day.
The event was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Los Angeles Event Center, Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja, and was organised by Tozali Media Group.
According to information provided to Alfijir Labarai by the event organiser, the recognition was presented in appreciation of Dr. Abacha’s continued support, compassion and commitment to the success of the event.
The plaque reads: “In recognition of your enduring support, compassion and unwavering commitment to the success of our event.”
The ceremony brought together prominent personalities from different sectors. Those announced ahead of the event included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, as Royal Father of the Day; Alhaji Bashir Mohammed Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse, as Chairman of the Occasion; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, as Special Guest of Honour; and former Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Ismail, as keynote speaker.
Among those seen alongside Dr. Abacha during the presentation were Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and former First Lady, Hajiya Turai Umaru Yar’Adua.
Pre-event announcements indicated that Governor Lawal was scheduled to receive the Governor of Excellence Award, while Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua was listed for the Tozali Woman of Distinction Award.
Theme and Purpose
The theme of this year’s event was “Empowering Survivors. Restoring Hope.”
The initiative seeks to draw attention to the challenges faced by women and girls affected by insecurity and violence, while promoting support in areas such as education, healthcare, mental health services and economic recovery.
Through its collaboration with the Tozali Girl Child and Women Foundation, the initiative also aims to encourage support for survivors of abduction, banditry, Boko Haram-related violence, displacement and other forms of conflict.
Other Award Recipients Announced Ahead of the Event
The pre-event announcement listed several individuals and organisations for recognition, including:
1. Hajiya Turai Umaru Yar’Adua — Tozali Woman of Distinction Award.
2. Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi — Tozali Royal Leadership Award.
3. Dr. Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State — Governor of Excellence Award.
4. Dr. Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State — Champion of Women Empowerment Award.
5. General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) — Outstanding Security Leadership Award.
6. Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki — Distinguished Legislative Award.
7. Fatima Shinkafi — Excellence in Public Service Award.
8. Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation — Humanitarian Excellence Award.
9. Stonetech Square Limited — Excellence in Business Innovation Award.
10. Senator Datti Yusuf Baba-Ahmed — Business Leadership recognition.
11. Nasiru Danu — Humanitarian Icon Award.
12. Mohammed Bashir Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse — Lifetime Achievement recognition.
The entertainment personalities listed for recognition included Naziru Ahmad, popularly known as Sarkin Waka, Hausa Guy, Amal Umar and Isa Bello Ja.
The recognition of Dr. Maryam Abacha as Mother of the Day, alongside the “Tozali Appreciates” plaque, was confirmed through the award document shared with Alfijir Labarai and information provided by the event organiser.
The annual event combines recognition of outstanding contributions with cultural celebration and advocacy for women and girls affected by insecurity and viole.
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