Anna Darius Ishaku Explained

Anna Darius Ishaku
Birth Name:	Anna Mbasughun
Birth Date:	24 August 1957
Birth Place:	Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Spouse:	Darius Dickson Ishaku
Alma Mater:	Girls High School, Gindiri Ahmadu Bello University
Office:	First Lady of Taraba State
Termstart:	May 29, 2015

Anna Dickson Ishaku (née Mbasughun; born 24 August 1957) is the founder and CEO of the NGO "Hope Afresh Foundation Taraba"^[1] and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association. She is married to Darius Dickson Ishaku, the former Governor of Taraba State.^[2]

Early life and education

Mbasughun was born on 24 August 1957 in Wusasa, Zaria but hails from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. She attended the St. Bartholomew's Primary School, Wusasa, Zaria (1964-1969); where she further proceeded to Girls High School Gindiri (1969-1973). She was enrolled into the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University from 1975 to 1976 and she graduated with Law Degree in 1979. She further attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1979 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1980.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Charity and philanthropy

Mbasughun founded the Non Governmental Organization "Hope Afresh Foundation Taraba" on 7 July 2016.^{[6] [7]} Its vision is to become a global key player in providing humanitarian services.^[8]

On March 22, 2017, the foundation announced it partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria to train unemployed youths. The CBN Entrepreneurship Development Training has been in existence for over two years in the North-East zone of Nigeria but failed to have Tarabans participating in the training until the intervention of Hope Afresh Foundation.^[9]

Another project is the Hope Health Center (HHC),^[10] a rehabilitation center which is committed to the improvements of lives to the citizens of Taraba, living with the effects of substance abuse and lessening the adverse impact on families and societies as a whole.^{[11] [12]} She is also a strong advocate for Women in power, politics and peace.^[13]

Personal life

Mbasughun is married to Darius Dickson Ishaku, the Governor of Taraba State and they have five children.^[14]

See also

• List of first ladies of Nigerian states

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hope Afresh Foundation Taraba. tarabaafresh.org. 9 November 2019.
2. Web site: 2017-03-11. Taraba First Lady advocates more appointments for women. 2022-02-23. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
3. Web site: Wife of the Executive Governor of Taraba State. tarabastate.gov.ng. 9 November 2019.
4. Web site: All you need to know about Barr. Anna Darius Ishaku. ariseonigeria.com. 9 November 2019.
5. Web site: Taraba Governor's wife honoured. Adesanya. Samuel. November 3, 2018. The Nation. 9 November 2019.
6. Web site: Can Hope Afresh Foundation restore hope?. Blueprint Newspaper. 25 July 2017. 11 November 2019.
7. Web site: Hope Afresh Foundation. tarabastate.gov.ng. 9 November 2019.
8. Web site: Governor's wife foundation to provide 500 amputees with artificial limps. Hunkunyi. Magaji Isa. July 19, 2019. Daily Trust. 9 November 2019.
9. Web site: Hope Afresh Foundation partners with the Central Bank of Nigeria. pulse.ng. 11 November 2019.
10. Web site: Hope Health Center to receive 100 million naira from Taraba State. Mkom. John. November 28, 2018. Nigerian Tribune.
11. Web site: Foundation establishes rehabilitation center for drug abuse victims in taraba. Akpeji. Charles. October 28, 2017. The Guardian. 9 November 2019.
12. Web site: Anna Darius Ishaku leads Taraba campaign against drug abuse. Yough. Gabriel. November 3, 2016. NAN. 11 November 2019.
13. Web site: Taraba first lady advocates more appointments for women. The Guardian. 11 March 2017. 10 November 2019.
14. Web site: Profile of Barr Anna Darius Ishaku. tarabaafresh.org. 13 November 2019.