05/07/2026
Her Excellency, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani Joins the Wife of the Vice President at the 44th Northern Derby (Zaria 2026)
Yesterday, Her Excellency, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, the Wife of the Governor of Kaduna State, joined the Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Hajia Nana Shettima, who represented the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, at the 44th Northern Derby (Zaria 2026) held in Zaria, Kaduna State.
As part of the event, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR. During the visit, a horse presented by the Emirate to the First Lady of Nigeria was officially received on her behalf by the Wife of the Vice President.
The event also featured the thrilling Northern Derby horse races, showcasing Nigeria’s rich equestrian and cultural heritage. Her Excellency, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, alongside the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, joined the Wife of the Vice President in presenting trophies and awards to outstanding winners of the competition.
The 44th Northern Derby once again highlighted the importance of preserving the North’s rich cultural traditions while fostering unity, tourism, and community development.
Office of the First Lady
Kaduna State.
05th July, 2026.
