Zamfara first lady distributes N150,000 each to patients

The wife of Zamfara State governor, Huriyya Lawal, has cleared the medical bills of patients receiving treatment at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, to mark her end-of-the-year humanitarian outreach.
The press secretary to the governor’s wife, Rabi Yusuf, in a statement on Thursday in Gusau, said the support was made during a visit to patients admitted at the hospital.
Ms Yusuf said each of the patients on admission at the hospital was given ₦150,000 each to settle medical bills and to ease other financial challenges.
The governor’s wife, who stressed the importance of compassion and care for the sick, assured that supporting vulnerable members of society remains the central focus of her humanitarian initiatives.
According to her, this aligns with the state government’s commitment to improving citizens’ wellbeing.
While offering prayers for the speedy recovery of the patients, Mrs Lawal reassured them of the government’s continued concern and support for their wellbeing.
A cross section of beneficiaries expressed gratitude for what they termed as timely intervention, describing it as thoughtful, compassionate and impactful.
(NAN)
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