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L-R: Arc. Benjamin Angyu-Danjuma, with his wife Nanban (middle) and Dr. Lass David, Head, medical team During the outreach programme
Over 1,200 people on Thursday, in Wukari, Taraba State benefited from the free medical outreach organised by Created For Good Works, a non- governmental organisation, which is an initiative of Arc. Benjamin Angyu- Danjuma Gani and his wife, Mrs. Nanban Danjuma.
Speaking at the flag off of the free medical outreach programme at the CRC-N Comprehensive Health Clinic in Wukari town, the co-founder of the foundation, Mrs. Danjuma disclosed that the foundation’s mission is to support the less privileged in the society, stating further that this mission has been a long-standing commitment of her family.
According to Danjuma, this desire led to the formal establishment of CFGW in 2016 to expand their reach.
The co-founder who noted that the foundation had consistently provided assistance to those in need, including prisoners, orphans, and widows, through various interventions aimed at improving their lives, expressed her satisfaction with the progress so far made.
As a result, she encouraged other well-meaning individuals to find ways to give back to society, especially by helping others who are struggling to get a life in this hard economic time.
While further expressing her determination with the support of her husband to reach more people, Danjuma said, “We are not currently partnering with the government for this outreach programme, but we hope to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health next year to expand our impact and reach even more people who need help.
“Our major challenge has always been funding, but we remain undeterred in our commitment to do what we can for the good of the people.”
The Danjuma emphasised her vision of CFGW’s global expansion in the coming years, stating, “We intend to make our impact felt worldwide within the next 10 years. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than helping fellow human beings in need.”
On his part, Dr. Lass David, the head of the medical team, highlighted the range of services offered during the outreach, which included general medical consultations, eye examinations, surgical procedures, laboratory tests, and the distribution of free eyeglasses and drugs to patients.
“Our team was prepared to attend to over 1,000 patients during the two-day outreach and conduct 30 cataract surgeries to restore sight to those in need, but we are overwhelmed with the crowds of people that turn out.
“Our focus was to address a wide range of medical concerns and provide comprehensive care to the community, but as you can see, we have to go beyond our planned scope,” he said.
Some beneficiaries of the free medical outreach including Tabitha Agbu, Hilkon David, Abraham Agyo, Mariam Abubakar, and Susanna Musa all praised the foundation for its dedication to improving healthcare access for the underserved in Taraba State by bringing the much-needed relief to many and reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to making a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Another beneficiary, Abraham Agyo, said, “I was treated of ulcer, malaria and eye problems. I was here in the morning and now, I can tell you that I am feeling much better than I came.
“I was given drugs that will last for over a week, and if I were to pay for this medication, I don’t think I would have afforded the money. May God bless Arc. Benjamin Angyu-Danjuma and his wife for their sacrifices,” he prayed.
