About 50 Nigerians in Bauchi State have benefitted from a Free Eye Surgeries programme sponsored by Etisalat in partnership with Charity for Cheer Foundation and the state government.
The programme, a CSR-based intervention initiative designed to support the company’s host communities as well as vulnerable Nigerians, held at the Bayara Specialist Hospital, Dass Local Government area of Bauchi State with 50 patients suffering from cataract infections successfully operated upon during the three days.
Speaking at the flag-off of the initiative, the Vice President, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Etisalat Nigeria, Ibrahim Dikko, who was represented by the company’s Head, Government and Community Relations, Mohammed Suleh-Yusuf, explained that the initiative reflects the company’s dedication to delivering on sustainable community support programmes that complement the efforts of partner governments to the utmost benefit of the people.
Chairperson of Charity for Cheer Foundation, a non-Governmental Organisation which coordinates the exercise, Mariam Shehu Mohammed, expressed delight that the foundation was partnering to make life worth living.
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