Governor Nasiru el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday inaugurated the multi million naira Dialysis Centre at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Kaduna.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the centre was donated by Tudun Wada community under the auspices of Yusuf Dantsho Hospital Support Initiative.
El-Rufai expressed appreciation for the initiative and assured that the state government would continue to support the centre.
“Kaduna state government will continue to support the centre to ensure that the initiative is sustained. I promise to support the Centre with equipment when the need arises.
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“I appreciate the efforts of Tudun Wada community in ensuring that the centre is built and I pray Allah to reward you abundantly,” he said.
The governor donated one million naira to the Yusuf Dantsho support initiative.
The state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba commended the initiative, saying it would go a long way in assisting the less-privileged in the society.
In her remarks, Hajiya Rabiatu Rinchat, a member of the Board of Trustees of the group, commended the efforts of the community towards ensuring the success of the Centre.
“This is a very giant stride because issues of kidney problems has become of great concern in the society, because it’s a capital intensive treatment.
“I urge the people of Tudun Wada community to continue to give your support to the centre, by contributing a token of N50 weekly.
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“The contribution will go a long way in reducing cost for the poor people who are suffering from kidney diseases.”
Mrs Esther Muazu, another member of the board, said the group came up with the idea to assist the less privileged members of the society who cannot afford to pay for dialysis.
Muazu stressed the need for citizens to reduce over dependence on government, as government cannot do it alone.
“We have to stand up and assist ourselves and wherever we fall short, government will come in and support us,” she said.
Dr Yusuf Nadabo, Chairman Yusuf Dantsoho Committee of Friends, said the initiative was as a result of mobilising and enlightening the people on need to be assisting themselves and stop over dependence on government.
“Having mobilised the community, we realised that there is a need to establish an NGO with board of trustees and management.
“The contribution of Alhaji Muktar Monrovia who bought dialysis machines worth N15 million, contributed immensely to the success of this centre.
“Nine dialysis machines were commissioned so that the ordinary man can access the facility at an affordable amount.
“You should not relent in contributing the N50 continuously because with it, a lot of money will be generated,’’ he said.
He called on other wealthy individuals to emulate the donor of the machines for an improved living standard for the people.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Renal Centre was named Hajiya Amina Ahmad Morovia Renal Centre, the late mother of Alhaji Muktar Morovia, who died as a result of kidney problem. (NAN)
