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Customs Wives Donate Mosquito Nets, Bedsheets To Hospitals In Ogun
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Ogun I Command Chapter, Idiroko, has donated mosquito nets and 50 pieces of bed sheets to General Hospital and Medical Center in Idiroko.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Zakari Chado, who disclosed this in a Statement made available to newsmen, said the initiative was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to give back to the society.
Speaking during the exercise, COWA Chairman, Mrs. Fausat Otunla emphasised that the initiative was part of COWA’s commitment to community development and the well-being of families within and around Idiroko.
Otunla reiterated the Association’s resolve to continually support health institutions and enhance the living conditions of the people.
“This CSR activity underscores the compassionate vision of COWA and its contribution to the health and welfare of communities,” she said.
The statement noted that, Chairman of COWA, Mrs. Fausat Otunla was received by the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Kilanko Margaret, chief matron and other members of staff, who took the visitors on a tour of the hospital.
“The visitors were taken on a guided tour of the hospital wards where patients and pregnant women attending antenatal clinics were presented with mosquito nets.
“In addition, the Association also donated 50 pieces of bed sheets to the hospital,” he said.
Responding, the Chief Medical Director CMD Dr. Kilanko Margaret, expressed gratitude for the benevolence of COWA, saying that the donations would go a long way in improving patients’ welfare.
She assured the association of the hospital’s readiness to extend medical outreach to COWA members and their spouses.
Also Speaking, Mrs. Sodiq Ola, who spoke on behalf of pregnant women, thanked COWA for the thoughtful gifts and offered prayers for the continued success and well-being of the association.
Similarly, COWA donated mosquito nets and customised bed sheets at Customs Medical Center, Idiroko
The items were received with great appreciation by Superintendent of Customs (SC) Dr. Abdulmalik Zakariyyah on behalf of the medical staff, who conveyed their appreciation to the association for impactful support.
By: Chinedu Wosu