The Kano State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, has reunited a child, Musa, who had been missing for ten (10) years, with his biological parents.
The emotional handover ceremony took place at the Ministry’s premises following a thorough and carefully coordinated process involving the relevant traditional authorities, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, and the family that had been caring for the child over the years.
According to a statement signed on Thursday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry, Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, all necessary investigations and verification procedures were properly conducted by the ministry to confirm the child’s identity and guarantee that due process was strictly followed before the reunion.
The child, who hails from Gwagwalada, was accompanied back to his hometown by officials of the Ministry alongside representatives of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, where the child had been residing in Dawanau.
The reunion marks the end of a decade-long separation and underscores the Ministry’s commitment to child protection, family tracing, and social welfare services.
The biological father and mother of the child, along with other close relatives, were present at the handover ceremony to formally receive him.
Speaking at the event, the Honourable Commissioner emphasized the importance of parental responsibility and vigilance, particularly urging parents, especially mothers and caregivers, to remain watchful and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of their children.
She warned against negligence and reiterated the government’s dedication to safeguarding children’s rights and welfare across the state.
The Commissioner further stated that the Ministry will conduct periodic follow-up visits to monitor the child’s wellbeing and ensure that he is adjusting properly and living in a safe and supportive environment.
She noted that the follow-up is part of the Ministry’s standard child protection procedures to guarantee sustainable reintegration and continued care.
In recognition of her role in caring for the child during the period of separation, the woman who had been raising the child was empowered by the Ministry as a gesture of appreciation for her cooperation and support throughout the investigation and reunification process.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the District Head of Gwagwalada, Musa Tanko Awaje, expressed profound appreciation to the Ministry and all relevant authorities for their diligence, transparency, and commitment to ensuring that justice was served.
He commended the thorough investigative process that ultimately led to the child being returned to his biological parents.
The Ministry reassures the public of its continued commitment to protecting vulnerable children, strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions and local government authorities, and promoting community awareness on child safety and parental responsibility.
