Niger First Lady Visits Hospital Patients, Provides Financial Assistance
The First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago, has visited patients at Minna General Hospital and Jummai Babangida Neonatal Hospital, offering financial assistance, words of encouragement and support to ease the challenges of hospitalisation.
In a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Wife of the Governor, Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano, the visits were described as part of the First Lady’s longstanding humanitarian commitment to supporting patients and their families, particularly those facing financial difficulties during medical treatment.
The First Lady was accompanied by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta; Vice Chairperson of Chanchaga, Safiya Tanimu Nasidi; Special Adviser to the Governor on Print Media, Aisha Waka So; Director-General of Ward Development, Amina Magaji; and other members of her entourage.
During the visits, Hajiya Fatima moved from one patient to another, listened to their concerns, offered words of comfort and provided cash assistance to help meet some of their immediate needs.
The statement noted that the visits, which often take place during the quiet hours of the night and early morning, reflect her determination to reach people in need beyond conventional visiting hours.
Hospitalisation often places considerable financial and emotional pressure on patients and their families, with expenses covering medication, feeding, transportation and other essential needs. The First Lady’s intervention was aimed at providing some relief during these difficult moments.
She also encouraged the patients to remain hopeful, wishing them strength and a speedy recovery.
The visits underscore Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago’s continued commitment to humanitarian outreach and her efforts to provide practical support to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances across Niger State.
Niger First Lady Visits Hospital Patients, Provides Financial Assistance