By Muhammad Nur Tijani
The Women Leaders Support Advancement Network (WLSA) says the responsibility of providing healthcare to Nigerians should not rest on government alone, but also on well-meaning individuals and organisations.
Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, National Coordinator of the group, made this submission on Saturday in Kano during a medical outreach organised by WLSA in collaboration with the Kano State Government and partners.
Buhari-Ado, who is also Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on the School Feeding Programme, said the initiative was designed to serve the most vulnerable in society.
She appreciated Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his support and expressed gratitude to Dr Martina Yilwatda, the group’s matron and co-founder, alongside other dignitaries.
“I am deeply honoured to stand before you today as a proud daughter of Kano, expressing my heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity given to WLSA to serve the most vulnerable in our society.”
She said that the programme was a shared effort aimed at ensuring no citizen was left behind in accessing essential healthcare services.
According to her, the outreach reflects a common goal between stakeholders to uplift women, children, and the elderly through improved healthcare access.
Buhari-Ado explained that the programme provided free medical consultations, essential medicines, diagnostic services, and referrals for advanced care where necessary.
She added that the objective was to reach thousands of people, offering not only treatment but also hope and dignity to underserved communities.
“We firmly believe that healthy women build strong families, and healthy children secure a brighter future for Kano State,” she said.
She also called on individuals and organisations within and outside Nigeria to support such initiatives, stressing that healthcare delivery required collective responsibility.
“The responsibility of providing healthcare should not rest on government alone; we all have a role to play,” she said.
Buhari-Ado urged communities to prioritise prevention and early treatment.
Dr Abubakar Yusuf, the State Commissioner for Health, thanked the team for bringing the programme to Kano, noting that there were more opportunities for collaboration.
Saleem Gwangwazo, Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area (LGA), also appreciated the group for extending the programme to Kano State.
He assured that the local government would work with the state government to support ongoing development efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 1,500 women and children from the 44 local government areas of Kano State participated in the exercise.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
