BY NONYELUM JULIET
Kano
In a significant humanitarian gesture, Els Empowerment Foundation has provided free medical screening and essential drugs to over 560 officers and personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kano State Command.
The one-day outreach, which took place at the Command’s headquarters along Airport Road, featured comprehensive health checks, including screenings for malaria, diabetes, and blood pressure.
The exercise also included the free distribution of medications to beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the Foundation, Musa Sani Aliyu, said the initiative was part of the organisation’s commitment to improving the well-being of security personnel who, he noted, continue to make sacrifices in safeguarding national security.
“This initiative is our way of recognizing the gallant efforts of our men and women in uniform in safeguarding the country”.
He further explained that the outreach was designed to bring healthcare closer to personnel who may not have the opportunity to undergo routine medical check-ups due to the demands of their duties.
On his part, the Comptroller of Immigration, Kano State Command, Bala Kabir Danja, lauded the Foundation and its President, Ambassador Adesuwa Udo, for what he described as a timely and impactful intervention.
Danja noted that the health of personnel is critical to effective service delivery, adding that such partnerships go a long way in boosting morale and ensuring that officers remain in good health.
“This effort by the Els Empowerment Foundation is highly commendable. It shows that the sacrifices of our officers are recognised and appreciated”.
He urged other corporate organisations and non-governmental bodies to emulate the foundation by supporting the welfare of security agencies.
The outreach is part of Els Empowerment Foundation’s broader mission to promote access to quality healthcare, skills acquisition, and empowerment programmes across Nigeria, especially among vulnerable groups and public servants.
The event drew commendations from officers and staff of the Command, many of whom described the initiative as a welcome relief.
