11/10/2026
APPRECIATION;MY 45TH BIRTHDAY,A CELEBRATION OF GOD'S LOVE, GRATITUDE, FRIENDSHIP AND GIVING BACK TO HUMANITY
My 45th birthday was more than a celebration of another year of life; it was a beautiful expression of God's unfailing love, grace, and faithfulness, made even more meaningful through the joy of giving back to my community.
The overwhelming love, generosity, and support I received from dear friends, colleagues, family members, political associates, business partners, and well-wishers were truly humbling. The outpouring of love was massive, and I remain deeply grateful to everyone who contributed in one way or another to making this milestone memorable and impactful.
The official launch of the Empower Her and Youth Rise Initiative was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream, a vision born out of my passion for humanity, community development, and the desire to create opportunities for women, children, and young people, particularly the vulnerable and underserved.It became a more clearer vision because of the opportunity my leader and Boss His Excellency Sen Uba Sani CON,gave me to serve at the most closest arm of government to the people, especially a rural LGA like mine,that broader my knowledge of the importance of co-operate social responsibility and commitment to giving back to the community,am forever grateful your Excellency,the sustain agenda have touched lives and uplift livelihood of underserved communities and vulnerable persons.
What began as a personal dream became a collective reality through commitment, dedication, sacrifice, and partnerships with visionary, compassionate, and like-minded individuals who believe that giving back to society is one of the greatest expressions of love.
To everyone who supported this vision through generous donations, partnerships, encouragement, prayers, and personal sacrifices, I sincerely appreciate you. Your contributions are not merely donations; they are investments in human lives, restored hope, and a better future for our communities. This extraordinary demonstration of love and commitment is something I will never take for granted.
I have always believed that the true measure of a person's wealth is not in the amount of money or material possessions they accumulate, but in the quality of genuine friendships, the strength of relationships they build, and the number of lives they positively impact.
Indeed, one of life's greatest blessings is to be surrounded by genuine friends who believe in your dreams, stand by you, share your vision, and willingly commit their time, resources, and goodwill to making
those dreams a reality.
As I reflect on this beautiful milestone, I am reminded that life is not merely about how long we live, the positions we occupy, or the wealth we acquire, but about the legacy of kindness, compassion, service, and opportunities we create for others.
My heart is full of gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of life and for surrounding me with such amazing people.
To my family, friends, colleagues, political associates, business partners, and every individual who stood with me, THANK YOU for making my 45th birthday not just a celebration of life, but a celebration of humanity, friendship, and purposeful living.
Together, through the sustain agenda of His Excellency Sen Uba Sani CON,and Empower Her and Youth Rise Initiative, we will continue to touch lives, restore hope, and build a legacy that will outlive us.
Because true greatness is not measured by what we accumulate for ourselves, but by what we give to humanity.
May God Almighty bless and replenish everyone who contributed to this noble cause.
EMPOWER HER AND YOUTH RISE INITIATIVE
Larai Sylvia Ishaku,
Executive chairman,
Jaba Local Government Area.
