Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda
Istanbul, Turkey – October 25, 2025
A Nigerian philanthropist, Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Franco-Arab African Council for Scientific Promotion in collaboration with the Franco-Arab University, Istanbul, Turkey.
The conferment took place during the 2025 Scientific Conference themed “Islamic Studies and Cognitive Integration in Contemporary Context,” held between October 23 and 25, 2025.
Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda was among twelve distinguished personalities selected from fourteen member countries for their exceptional contributions to Islamic propagation, peacebuilding, security, and social cohesion.
Her organization, Mu’assasatul Khairiyya Foundation, has gained wide recognition for its extensive humanitarian interventions, including:
* Feeding programmes for the needy and vulnerable
* Support for internally displaced persons (IDPs)
* Construction of Islamiyya schools and mosques
* Provision of educational materials and learning aids
* Collaboration with Hisbah Board on counselling and rehabilitation
* Regular medical outreaches and daily feeding of orphans
Presenting the award, the President of the Franco-Arab African Council for Scientific Promotion, Professor Mohammed Abdul Jara, commended Hajiya Hauwa’s commitment to Islamic propagation and humanitarian service, describing her as “a model of compassion and leadership.”
The international recognition, observers say, reflects her deep commitment to serving humanity and advancing social welfare.
Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda—former wife of Nigeria’s late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua and sister to Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has once again brought pride to Katsina State and Nigeria through this remarkable global honour.
Congratulations to Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda on this well-deserved recognition.
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