Nigeria: I Want to Be a Medical Doctor - 18-Year-Old Divorcee

Hanisa Idris, an 18-year-old divorcee and mother of two-Firdaus, 4 and Bilal, 2, has vowed to achieve her lifelong dream-becoming a medical doctor. Hanisa, whose marriage of six years ended recently, subsequently enrolled in Makiyawa Primary School, Katsina. How does she want to achieve this seemingly tall dream? MUAZU ELAZEH spoke with her.

Hanisa Idris saw her divorce as an opportunity to acquire western education. To achieve her dream, she enrolled in Makiyawa Primary School, and is being supported by the Katsina State Conditional Cash Transfer programme, where she receives N5, 000 for her upkeep every three months.

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