The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has flagged off a free diarrhoea treatment programme for 10,000 children in his Wannune home town in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State.
Akume said that the free medical outreach was part of activities marking his 70th birthday anniversary and encouraged people to present their children for treatment to improve their health.
The SGF who was represented by Dr Emmanuel Tyover, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Wannune, on Sunday acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising the wellbeing of the citizenry, adding that the health of the Nigerian child remains paramount to nation-building.
Also speaking, Dr Emmanuel Agba, CEO of Tyonex Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, said they were partnering with the SGF because of his passion for the health of his people, Benue and Nigeria.
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Agba noted the positive impact of Senator George Akume on the lives of Nigerians beyond the political arena, describing him as a father and humanitarian who is concerned about the less privileged.
“His dedication to his people, Tarka, Benue and Nigeria is unmatched. He is synonymous with progress. The treatment is for children under the age of 5 years,” he said.
On his part, Programme Coordinator, Daniel Morgan-Ihomun, who is State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) assured that the drugs would reach every part of Benue state.
