The wife of Zamfara State Governor, Huriya Dauda-Lawal, is sponsoring the screening and surgery of 100 breast cancer patients in the state.

The governor’s wife made this known on Monday during a cancer awareness campaign in Gusau.

The awareness camping rally took-off from Government House to General Hospital Gusau.

She said, “Today, we walked together in solidarity, proclaiming that ‘No one should face breast cancer alone.’ We stand united in support of those affected, honouring the strength of survivors and the memory of loved ones lost.’’

Mrs Dauda-Lawal maintained that with the support from her husband, 100 selected breast cancer patients would undergo free screening and lumpectomy surgery in the state.

She stated, “I am proud to announce that my office has sponsored free breast cancer screening and lumpectomy surgery to 100 carefully selected women, ensuring access to life saving care for those who need it most. Let’s march forward, hand in hand, towards a better future to support every individual facing breast cancer with hope, encouragement, and victory in the state.’’

To mark the world breast cancer day 2024 in the state, she said, a street walk was led by her with non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations and some government officials trekking from Government House to General Hospital Gusau.

At the General Hospital Gusau, the governor’s wife donated N3.5 million for the conduct of a free breast cancer screening in the state.

(NAN)