Kwara State Governor Inaugurates Diabetes Centre In Offa
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a Diabetes Screening and Treatment Center donated by the Lions International District 404 B2 Nigeria for Offa community and its environs, calling for more partnerships with the administration for improved living standards of the people.
Commissioning the facility which is located inside General Hospital in Offa, the Governor said the donation represents community service and support at its best and commended the donor for the investments to tackle diabetes which is a major public health threat in Nigeria and across the world.
“This unique humanitarian gesture will be remembered for years to come as a lifesaving contribution by Lions Club International, District 404B2 for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes,” the Governor said.
“I commend the Lions Club for this huge gesture. We look forward to more of such collaborations with the government to improve the living standards of the people.”
Diabetes, chronic condition
AbdulRazaq said diabetes is a chronic condition that currently afflicts 463 million adults worldwide, a number that is estimated to hit 700m by the close of 2045.
“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the estimated prevalence of diabetes in Nigeria is 4.3% which is largely attributed to lifestyle changes caused by urbanization, unhealthy diets, lack of exercise, smoking and harmful use of alcohol,” he added.
At the event were Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman for Offa, Jare Olatundun, the Executive Secretary Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr Abdulraheem Malik; representative of the Commissioner for Health and Director of Medical Services in the Ministry , Dr. Odunaiya Muslihu; Chief Medical Director General Hospital Offa, Dr. Olabisi Abdulsalam; former cabinet member, Alhaji Femi Wahab White; representative of Olofa of Offa, Chief Isiaka Adebayo.
Some top guns of the Lions Club also attended the event, including Offa District Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Fagbohun; Engr. HOB Lawal; Dr. Adekunle Sanusi; Chief Ayobola Samuel; Dr. TOS Adewumi; and Project Coordinator Otunba Ademola Adesoye.
The Chief Medical Director of General Hospital Offa, Dr. Olabisi Abdulsalam, in his remarks, lauded the leadership quality of Governor AbdulRazaq and his belief in the power of partnership to reposition the health sector in the state.
He also thanked the Lions Club International Foundation for the kind gesture, and the Offa community for their unflinching support throughout the execution of the project.
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