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Never give up, no matter what – Arc. Hafsat A. Kure

Hafsat A. Kure born on April 26 is from, Lapai Local Government of Niger State. She is from the family of late Abdullahi Kure. In this interview the coordinato­r Govt House property management and maintenanc­e to the governor of Niger State tells us all abo

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Ihad my primary school in Lapai, my secondary school at Grace internatio­nal school Kaduna and FGC Minna and attended ABU Zaria from year 2004 to 2008 and FUT Minna om year 2010 to 2013 where I studied Architectu­re in both universiti­es.

Career

After my NYSC, I served with Archi+web consultant­s Abuja. I then launched my company and became the CEO of Shrims concept Ng Ltd. I then was appointed the senior special assistant on economic matters, project coordinato­r at SDGs Niger State, and presently the coordinato­r Govt House property management and maintenanc­e to the governor of Niger State.

What growing up was like

Growing up in an extended was so much fun, we loved each other a lot. The bond between us was and is challengin­g, from being b a mother, to being a single mother, to being in politics. It’s quite challengin­g and it has pushed me to become stronger and a go getter.

I grew up in a political environmen­t, and seeing most of my sisters working hard to cater for themselves, actually inspired me.

There are a lot of o childhood memories I miss. I loved climbing trees tree a lot and that’s one thing I miss from my childhood days. I miss that a lot.

The average Nigerian woman now knows the importance of education, a lot of women are breaking the barrier of being laid back and going back to school. We need more women out here, once you teach a woman, you teach the whole world

Life challenges

While in ABU Zaria, I repeated from my very first year, it was c challengin­g and I had to put in more effort. I never wanted to read architectu­re, but Alhamdulil­ah I did and today it has gotten me to where I am today. Alhamdulil­ah! A

Most cherished gift

I am a perfume lover, l so whoever gifts me one, is cherished. A lot of people have gifted me perfumes and I cherish them them.

Joys of motherhood

I have two boys boys, 10 and 5, Sulayman and Abu Sadeeq, the way they the wake up to pray subhi and how they are able to learn lea Quran in a short time is so joyous and fulfilling. fulfillin That’s shows I am doing the right thing as a single sin mother.

None specifi specifical­ly, I love good music, but the best music to the ears is the recitation of the Holy Quran

First and last app I check daily Instagram, Instagra it’s my go to app.

Favourite fashion items

Favou Bags. I love bags.

What Wh I wouldn’t be caught not wearing wearin Sca Scarf because, in Islam it is wrong to leave your y hair open as a woman.

Best travel destinatio­n

Dubai because it’s a bit cheaper in terms of expenses.

How I relax

Sleep. I relax by having a nice sound sleep.

Best food

Rice any time, any day I can’t explain why I love it so much, but I do.

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