Hundreds Benefit As NPA MD Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho Brings Free Healthcare Services to Jalingo Residents

 

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Garba Dantsoho, has launched a comprehensive medical outreach in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, promising to extend the intervention to all 16 local government areas of the state.

The outreach, which held on Saturday at Kofan Gidan Alhaji Ali Jen in Sintali Ward, is part of the NPA's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at providing healthcare relief to vulnerable and less-privileged communities.

Represented at the event by Hon. Nura Dantsoho, the NPA boss said the intervention was designed to tackle prevalent health challenges and reduce the burden of preventable diseases in rural and urban areas alike.

 

 

 "Our target is to bring medical succor to indigent residents who may not afford quality healthcare services. This outreach will cover conditions such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, Diabetes, Hypertension, Malaria, Typhoid, and Tuberculosis among others. We have mobilized qualified doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals to ensure no one is left behind," Dantsoho assured.

He further disclosed that adequate medical consumables, testing kits, mosquito nets, and assorted drugs were provided to guarantee a hitch-free exercise.

The outreach offered a wide range of free medical services, including consultations, laboratory testing, drugs, counseling, antenatal care, genotype screening, blood pressure checks, mass deworming for children, and distribution of mosquito nets.

Executive Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Council, Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan, described the gesture as unprecedented in the history of the council.

"This is the first time we are witnessing such a massive and organized medical intervention in Jalingo. I commend Dr. Dantsoho for bringing this to our people and I call on other illustrious sons and daughters of Taraba in leadership positions to emulate this example," Hassan said.

Other dignitaries in attendance included Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Muslim Aruwa; Commissioner for Education, Hon. Augustina Godwin Yahaya; Vice Chairman of Jalingo LGA, Hon. Nathaniel Peter; Leader of the Council, Hon. Samaila Usman Mai Jama'a; MD of the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu; as well as traditional rulers, PDP leaders, and community stakeholders.

Many residents trooped out in large numbers to benefit from the free medical services. Hajia Saadatu Ibrahimovic, one of the beneficiaries, said the gesture was "unprecedented and impactful to humanity," while Mr. Joseph Ayuba commended Dantsoho for "touching the lives of indigents through timely medical intervention."

Appreciation Message

 

On behalf of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Muri, and the entire Sintali Ward community, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Garba Dantsoho, for organizing a free medical outreach for our community and the entire Jalingo Local Government Area.

 

This laudable initiative, which aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has brought much-needed healthcare services to our people. We also wish to sincerely thank the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for providing the enabling environment that made such a life-changing program possible in the state capital.

 

Your efforts have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals. This is the first initiative of its kind in our area, and we are truly grateful for your dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities.

 

The outreach program witnessed the presence of critical stakeholders, including traditional rulers as well as Muslim and Christian leaders from across Jalingo Local Government. Dignitaries in attendance included the Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Council, the Galadiman Muri, Alh. Muhammadu Danduda and the Sintalin Muri, Alhaji Sa'adu Usman Sintali, Hon. Commissioner Science and technology, Hon. Commissioner Of Education, MD Federal Medical Centre (FMC Jalingo) among others.

 

We hope that this exemplary act by Dr. Garba Dantsoho will inspire other well-meaning Tarabans to contribute positively to the development of our beloved state.

 

 

 

Alhaji Sa'adu Usman

Sintali Muri, Village Head A & B Jalingo .