By muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has promised to support the Sokoto State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association towards achieving its set targets in proposing free medical outreach.
Sen. Wamakko, who represents Sokoto Noth Senatorial District stated when he received the leadership of NMA on a courtesy visit.
The Senator, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts described the medical profession and indispensable to the less privileged in the society.
He expressed happiness on the free medical outreach being planned by the medical practitioners in the State.
He said the exercise is timely as many patients are in dire need of medical attention in the country, hence the need to support medical professionals to undertake their duties diligently.
The Senator recalled that during his tenure as the Governor of Sokoto State, he ran an open door government which gave him courage to successfuly govern the state.
He further said that with Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on the saddle of leadership, he is optimistic that the Governor will work with NMA toward providing more healthcare services in the State.
He assured them that, the Governor will be ready to work with them so as to achieve their set objectives.
The Senator commended young Nigerians who ventured into the various medical professions, adding that, he is hopeful that they will live above board.
The Senator also pledged that he will preside over the launching and flag off of the exercise whenever the appropriate time is slated by the Association.
Earlier, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Sokoto State chapter, Dr. Umar Mukhtar, intimated the Senator that, they are organizing a medical outreach next week for the people of Sokoto North Senatorial District.
The chairman said they intended to flag off the programme at Wamakko Local Government Area.
The statement signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by the Special Adviser on media and Publicity to the Senator,Bashar Abubakar quoted Dr. Mukhtar informing the Senator that, about 200 health workers will participate in the exercise.
He also stated that, they are targeting 6000 patients during the exercise with different ailments, which is expected to last for 2 days.
The Chairman solicited the support and approval from Sen. Wamakko to flag off the programme.
He described Senator Wamakko as a leader with listening ears, who always avail himself to the people at all times.
They thanked the Senator for his usual assistance to the activities of the Association whenever the need arises.
The chairman was accompanied on the visit by many professional health personnel and members of the Association.
