The Savannah region Queen Mothers Association said it is optimistic about ensuring a peaceful co-existence and proper integration with the Fulbe community of the Savannah Region.
In a pre-conference of solidarity held on March 4, 2024, at the eco clubhouse in Damonogo ahead of the International Day for Women slated for 8th March 2024.
The regional president, Kansawurche Dr. Veronica Azara Bukari said it was necessary for this conference since they lack funds to organize and celebrate this day.
Kansawurche, Dr. Azara Bukari, in an interview with Damongo-based Spear FM, said it is the core mandate of the Queen Mothers Association to promote and ensure peaceful coexistence with the Fulbes, especially women and children.
She added that the association will also ensure active mediation committees in the various paramountcies, which she said was a collaborative initiative with the Savannah Region House of Chiefs but however couldn’t conclude with its roadmaps. They as queen mothers have worked with the Fulbe women including some few men.
She also hinted at their plans with service providers on health and education to clamp down and avoid infant and maternal morbidity and mortality.
“When we’re able to educate and encourage the Fulbe women to visit hospitals during pregnancy and after birth for education, will bring the Savannah region to zero records of maternal and infant mortalities.
The association also entreats its members to accord the Mankumawurche the necessary respect as the paramount queen mother as tradition established and also bemoans how they are been neglected by the Chiefs.
Meanwhile, the association has, however, outlined a 3-year working policy starting from October 2023 to October 2026.
The occasion hosted Queen Mothers of the Savannah region, representation from the Fulbe women, Chiefs, and the Media.
