“My religion forbids this,” she said.
This was the moment Khadijah Abdulhamid, representing Sweet Haven High School, Kano State, gracefully declined a handshake from Oliver Alawuba, CEO of UBA, during the UBA Foundation Nigeria National Essay Competition awards ceremony.
As the 1st Runner-Up in the finals, she not only showcased her intellectual brilliance but also her unwavering commitment to her faith.
We need to nurture and raise more Muslim girls like her — confident, principled, and unapologetically true to their beliefs.
