A Bauchi-based NGO, Child is Gold Foundation (CIGF), says it has mobilised about 100 pints of blood for emergency medical care.
Mr George Nuhu, Programme Manager of the foundation, stated this in an interview with reporters in Bauchi on Friday.
He said the exercise followed an awareness campaign on the importance of voluntary blood donation and the role of safe blood in saving lives.
Nuhu said the initiative had recorded remarkable growth since its inception in 2023, reflecting increasing community awareness and participation.
According to him, the foundation collected fewer than 20 pints of blood during its maiden community blood drive in 2023, while the figure rose to 48 pints in 2024.
“The foundation suspended the exercise in 2025 to review its strategy before returning with renewed commitment in 2026.
“Following our awareness campaign in Yelwa on the importance of blood donation and how it can save lives, the community’s response was impressive.
“This year, we were able to mobilise close to 100 pints of blood through voluntary donations,” he said.
Nuhu said the development showed that community impact is not only about funding but also about passion for humanity.
“With consistency, commitment and determination, we can reduce preventable deaths among children, women and other patients arising from shortages of safe blood for transfusion,” he said.
Nuhu commended all voluntary donors for their selfless contribution, describing them as “heroes without borders” for donating blood without knowing who the eventual beneficiaries would be.
He also acknowledged the support of the Imigan Hope Initiative, Yelwa Spartan, Yelwa community traditional leaders, and other individuals who contributed to the success of the exercise.
