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MAY 5, 2016
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me start by thanking Governor Nadhif Jama,
and the people of Garissa County for the warm
welcome and hospitality extended to us since our
arrival in this County. Garissa is a County on a firm
path to economic growth, with enormous potential
and steady determination. Its people have stood
together in the wake of numerous socio, economic
and security challenges. This indeed is the true
spirit of nationalism - a key pillar of our nations
prosperity.
First Lady, Amina Abdullahi, your tireless work in
initiatives that seek to gain the confidence of
women and girls is encouraging. The maternal and
financial initiative, the sanitary towels program,
your advocacy work against FGM, and the school
bursaries are all helping to lay a solid foundation
for our girls and women. An empowered society
where girls and women are given equal opportunity
is destined for greatness.
I must also commend your collective advocacy
work in getting students back into Garissa
University, following the tragic attack last year,
including setting up a memorial park for the
victims. It is a demonstration of faith and care. The