The wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Mrs Huriyya Lawal, has defrayed the medical bills of patients receiving treatment at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, as part of her end-of-year humanitarian outreach.
The Press Secretary to the governor’s wife, Mrs Rabi Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Gusau.
According to the statement, the support was provided during a visit to patients admitted at the hospital.
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Yusuf said that each patient on admission received ₦150,000 to settle medical bills and ease other financial challenges.
Mrs Lawal, who emphasized the importance of compassion and care for the sick, said supporting vulnerable members of society remained the central focus of her humanitarian initiatives.
She noted that the gesture aligned with the Zamfara State Government’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of its citizens.
While offering prayers for the speedy recovery of the patients, the governor’s wife reassured them of the government’s continued concern and support for their wellbeing.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude for what they described as a timely, thoughtful and impactful intervention.
