By Abdulaziz Abubakar Damare
100 patients have received cash donation as Senior Special Assistants Forum of Adamawa State Governor Flagged of humanitarian services at the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital Yola.
The assistance is part of commemoration of the 5-year in office of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri
The Governor heavily represented for by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Auwal D. Tukur commended the forum for the charitable gesture.
He extended the appreciation of the Governor, urging stakeholders and other well to do individuals to emulate the gesture.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Forum, Mr. Ijabani Ijahu said, it has become imperative for the forum to embark on this humanitarian acactivity due to the current economic hardship being faced in the country to complement the efforts of the state government.
The Chairman said that the programme which will run quarterly is meant to assist the less privileged in the society.
Mr. Ijahu thanked the Governor for the appointments and the entire members of the forum as well as organizing committee who contributed to help the sick and needy, praying God to bless them.
The Medical Director of Specialist Hospital, Yola represented by Director Nurses, Mr. Grace Gadzama went round with the SSG and other members of the forum to the hospital wards.
Highlight of the event was presentation of award of excellence on the Wife of the Governor, Her Excellency, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, Cash Donation among others.