Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has applauded the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) for organising a medical outreach in the state, describing the initiative as a significant humanitarian intervention aimed at improving the lives and wellbeing of the people.
The outreach is being organised by WAMY in collaboration with the Nasara Foundation and the Kebbi State Government.
Governor Idris who welcomed the WAMY medical team at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi on a courtesy visit, expressed profound appreciation to the organisers for choosing Kebbi State for the outreach.
He said that the programme provides a valuable opportunity for people, particularly those who may not otherwise be able to afford specialised medical care, to access essential treatment and surgical procedures.
“This is a clear sign that WAMY is doing great charity work for humanity. I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of WAMY and the Nasara Foundation for this gesture, so that our good people will benefit from it,” the Governor said.
Governor Idris assured the visiting team that, Kebbi State Government would continue to provide an enabling environment for humanitarian and medical interventions.
He stressed that the government remained committed to partnering with WAMY and other organisations on initiatives that would improve the wellbeing of the people.
“The government of Kebbi State and its people are very, very happy and appreciate this programme. The government will continue to create an enabling environment for this type of programme,” he said.
The Governor also commended the doctors and other medical personnel for dedicating their expertise, time and resources to providing essential healthcare services to the people, describing their intervention as a demonstration of compassion and commitment to humanity.
He further acknowledged WAMY’s humanitarian activities around the world, noting that the organisation extends its charitable interventions beyond Kebbi State and Nigeria to communities in different parts of the globe.
“Our doors are open. In whatever way that you want us to partner, not only on this medical outreach, the government of Kebbi State is ever ready to continue to partner with you,” Governor Idris added.
Earlier, the Executive Director of WAMY, Hisham Muhammad, disclosed that the organisation had deployed a team of medical experts to Kebbi State for a week-long general surgery outreach, which commenced on Saturday.
He said approximately 1,500 patients would benefit from free surgical operations, and broader medical services during the exercise.
The medical team, led by Dr. Abdul Latif Barnawi, a general surgeon, comprises specialists from various medical fields. Dr. Barnawi explained that the outreach would focus mainly on general surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, as well as paediatric surgery.
According to him, WAMY plans to expand the scope and number of beneficiaries in subsequent medical missions to Kebbi State, including increasing the number of medical specialties available to residents.
He also said the team would attend to various women’s health and obstetric cases, perform necessary surgeries, and provide patients with the medications and post-operative care required.
