Niger Government reiterates partnership with Red Cross for service to vulnerable populations

The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnership with the Nigerian Red Cross Society in recognition of the organisation’s  humanitarian services to vulnerable communities across the state.

This assurance was given when the Divisional Zonal Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Bida Division, Comrade Abdullahi Yahaya, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Office of the Secretary to Niger State Government  (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman in Minna recently.

Speaking during the visit, Comrade Yahaya said the purpose of the visit was to seek the support and partnership of the Niger State Government towards the successful hosting of a week-long camp exercise organised by the Society.

He disclosed that the camping exercise would be held in honour of the late Alhaji Muhammadu Egba Enagi, father-in-law of the Farmer Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, whom he described as a committed and distinguished member of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

According to him, the camp is intended to celebrate the late philanthropist’s selfless humanitarian contributions and unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Red Cross movement.

Comrade Yahaya further revealed that the event would also feature the decoration of the First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago, as the Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in the state, in line with the Society’s tradition of appointing First Ladies across the federation as State Matrons.

Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, the Director of Finance and Accounts, Alhaji Abdullahi Hassan Wasagi alongside the Coordinator Administration, SSG’s Office, Alhaji Danladi Abubakar Buhari, commended the Nigerian Red Cross Society for its sustained humanitarian interventions and lifesaving services.

He acknowledged the critical role the Society plays in complementing government efforts in disaster response, health promotion, emergency relief, and community development.

Alhaji Wasagi assured the delegation of the Niger State Government’s readiness to partner with the Nigerian Red Cross Society in advancing humanitarian causes and promoting initiatives that positively impact the lives of citizens.

He also conveyed the goodwill of the Secretary to the Government of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, and wished the Society success in the forthcoming camp exercise and other humanitarian programmes.