Hassana Aminu
Well to do in the society have been enjoined to support those suffering from health issues in their midst.
Chairman of Dala Local Government Council Alhaji Surajo Imam, made the call when members of Sickle Cell Association paid him a courtesy visit.
Alhaji Surajo Imam expressed deep sympathy over the rate of the victims and urged them to submit their requests for blood donation.
He pledged to be the first donor in that respect as according to him the issue is something that will be accorded serious concern.
He posited that the local government has purchased blood testing kits, which have been distributed to hospitals in the area for pre-marital screening.
He added that his administration had since engaged Imams to help raise awareness about the importance of pre nuptial screening in reducing the cases.
Digressing to empowerment, Alhaji Surajo Imam approved the selection of one beneficiary per ward in that order among the victims with special exception for Gobirawa, Gwammaja, and Kofar Ruwa wards, to present two beneficiaries each.
The number one Chief Executive of the Heart of the City as has been his culture , seized the medium to express gratitude to Action Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment towards establishing a specialized centre dedicated to those living with the challenge.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Sickle Cell Association, Malam Hussaini Abdullahi Chedi, described the purpose of their visit as to congratulate Alhaji Surajo Imam on his assumption to office . He gladly informed him that people’s Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had approved their inclusion in the state health insurance programme.
He Furthermore appealed to the council to facilitate blood donation in hospitals across the area to ensure urgent availability for the patients in critical situations.
Malam Hussaini Abdullahi used the occasion to commend the Governor’s swift approval of their requests, which according to him showed loud and clear his commitment to improving their health condition.
Similarly in her address, Hajiya Khadija Abdullahi Yahaya, a former chairperson of the outfit and now a Special Adviser ,urged the Council Chairman to offer employment opportunities to their members who obtained required qualifications likewise enlist them among those to be enjoying financial assistance in view of their quagmire.
Hajiya Hadiza also emphasized the need for nutritious food support, as proper nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining their health status.
