By Prudence Arobani
Mrs Aisha Buhari has bagged the “Woman of Valour” award of the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) for her support to women, girls and children.
The award was given at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet at Atlanta, where she was applauded for her efforts at protecting the poor and vulnerable in the society.
Founded in 2000, NWAG is a group of accomplished Nigerian women, residing in the State of Georgia that combines efforts to impact on the lives of Nigerians at the home and in the diaspora.
President of the association, Dr Stella Etta, said Aisha Buhari “has used her position as the First Lady to bring global attention to and campaign for laws that protect women, girls and children’’.
“This is especially on issues of forced marriages, sexual abuse of children and human trafficking.
“She takes time out to visit the poor and the oppressed such as meeting with mothers of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls and the…
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