Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, particularly for residents of rural and underserved communities.
The governor stated this on Tuesday through his Senior Counsellor Political, Hon. Ado Dogo, during the flag-off of the fifth edition of the Hon. Daniel Amos Free Medical Outreach at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kafanchan.
The five-day exercise, organised by the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Amos, is expected to provide free medical services to thousands of residents across the two local government areas.
Represented at the event by his wife, Mrs Victoria Daniel Amos, the lawmaker said the initiative was driven by the need to reduce the financial burden of healthcare on vulnerable families and ensure that inability to afford treatment does not deprive anyone of access to essential medical services.
She disclosed that since the programme began in 2022, it had facilitated 2,740 general surgeries and 773 eye surgeries, while 7,217 reading glasses had been distributed to beneficiaries.
According to her, the fifth edition, scheduled to run from November 10 to 15, 2026, would cover designated healthcare facilities and communities across Jema’a and Sanga LGAs.
She said the programme would provide free medical consultations, investigations, general and specialised surgeries, eye examinations, eye surgeries, corrective glasses and essential medications.
Mrs Amos, who conveyed her husband’s appreciation to constituents for their continued support, said the impact of the intervention went beyond financial investments, as it had helped save lives, restore sight and relieve the suffering of many families.
She urged residents, particularly those in need of medical attention, to take advantage of the opportunity, stressing that all services under the programme were free.
The governor’s representative, Hon. Ado Dogo, commended the lawmaker for sustaining the initiative and noted that partnerships between elected representatives, government and healthcare institutions were essential to addressing the healthcare needs of communities.
Similarly, the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, who chaired the occasion, praised Amos for maintaining the outreach over the years.
Katung observed that such interventions were particularly important to residents who could not afford specialised medical treatment, urging stakeholders to support initiatives that improve the health and welfare of the people.
Earlier, the Project Coordinator of Graceland Kaduna and the medical consultant, , Dr Ibrahim Mohammed, said the current edition was targeting at least 1,200 beneficiaries for free general medical surgeries and 1,700 for eye surgeries.
He added that 5,000 reading glasses would also be distributed free of charge.
Also speaking, the programme coordinator, Dr Danjuma Peter Averik, said the exercise would be implemented through eight centres across Jema’a and Sanga to make the services accessible to residents in different communities.
He commended the 18-member planning committee and medical partners for their efforts in preparing for the outreach.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the intervention, describing it as a timely opportunity for people who might otherwise struggle to pay for medical treatment.
Among them were Mr John Danladi, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi and Mrs. Mary John, whose experiences reflected the programme’s reach across religious communities.
Mrs Amos said although medical outreaches could not independently resolve all the challenges facing the healthcare system, they provided immediate relief to vulnerable families and helped bridge gaps in access to specialised services.
She reaffirmed the lawmaker’s commitment to supporting interventions that improve healthcare access and the well-being of constituents.
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