Nasiru Haladu Danu
Medical Mission Foundation has kicked off its free medical mission in Dutse the
Jigawa State capital.
The three-day exercise
which began with a Gala Night at the Dutse residence of the founder of the
foundation, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu; according to Wabiye Idoniboyeobu, Media
Spokesperson to Alhaji Nasiru Danu (Dan Ammana Dutse) “witnessed a large turnout
of dignitaries from within and outside Jigawa State.”
A statement made
available to journalists by Mr. Wabiye noted that the main exercise commenced
on Saturday the 9th of November with the arrival of the NHD Medical Team in
Dutse. The Medical team were accompanied by their partners from the United
States of America. Together the teams are to offer free medical care to an
initial 5000 beneficiaries. These 5000 Men, Women, Boys and Girls were randomly
selected from all the communities in the Dutse Emirate. Future intervention
will also include education and skills aquisition.
Text of the statement
reads: “The Emir of Dutse His Royal Highness, Alhaji [Dr] Muhammed Nuhu Sanusi
was on ground to witness the commencement of the exercise. He carefully visited
all the treatment points and watched closely as his people received medical
attention from the American specialists. He also presented an Award of
Excellence to the Dan Amana Dutse, Alhaji Nasiru; in appreciation of the kind
gesture the Dutse people were witnessing.
“In his remarks the
founder of the foundation, Alhaji Nasiru said “We are here again in Jigawa
today because of the vision we have for our people. With the aid of our
partners and the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, the NHD Medical Mission is
here to create a platform where my brothers and sisters in Dutse can get free
medical attention and support.
“We are also here
because it is evident that in spite of the laudable efforts of the government
our people still need our help, support and assistance. We have decided to pick
up the challenge and help in whatever way we can, especially in the healthcare
and educational sectors. This is a vision we must achieve together. Government cannot
do it alone. Neither can I. We all have to join in.
“Some of us have big
ambitions and big dreams; while some just dream of making it through the day.
But in all this, one hope we all share is to live a healthy life. This is why
we have decided to better organize our outreach and build awareness.
“I am calling on all
Nigerians to replicate this in their various communities. Together we can
achieve the long-awaited dream; “HEALTH FOR ALL. If I can do something, you can
do something, anybody can do something.”
“Also, earlier in the
day, the Foundation, in a bid to maintain the resounding peace in Jigawa State,
donated Four (4) vehicles to the SSS and Seven (7) utility vehicles to the
state police command. The police vehicles were received by the Assistant
Inspector General of Police incharge of the Zone. The AIG on behalf of the
Inspector General of police, thanked the foundation for the donation and
resounded the Police command’s commitment to securing lives and property of all
Nigerians. He thanked the men and women of Jigawa for the co-operation they had
given the police and assured Alhaji Danu that the vehicles will be put to the
use they were designed for.
“Some of the
dignitaries present at the gala night include, The Executive Governor who was
represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abdulkadir Fanini
Adamu, The Chief of Army Staff who was represented by the Brigade Commander, 3
Brigade, Brigadier General B. A. Alabi, The Chairman Dutse Local Government
Area, The Turaki Dutse, a Prince from the Niger Delta region, Prince Tonye
Princewill and well-wishers from far and wide. Top entertainers from the
Northern community serenaded the guests with musical masterpieces and gave the
launch an atmosphere unrivaled. Some of the entertainers present include
Almauzu and Alan Waka.”
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