By Bashir Hassan, Bauchi
The Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has received a Humanitarian Service Award from the Al-Basar International Foundation and Christian Blind Mission (CBM) in recognition of her contributions to improving the welfare of vulnerable persons through her Al-Muhibba Foundation.
As part of the recognition, the two organisations also allocated 600 free cataract surgery slots to the Al-Muhibba Foundation to enable indigent residents of the state to access essential eye-care services.
The award was presented by a joint delegation of the Al-Basar International Foundation and CBM during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Bauchi.
Speaking during the presentation, the Regional Manager of the delegation, Bello Abdullahi Yuguda, said the award was in appreciation of the First Lady’s commitment to humanitarian services, particularly her interventions in supporting less-privileged and vulnerable members of society.
He also commended her sustained partnership with organisations working to provide free eye-care services and improve access to healthcare across Bauchi State.
Yuguda explained that the allocation of 600 free cataract surgery slots was part of the organisations’ collaborative efforts with the Al-Muhibba Foundation to address preventable blindness and assist people who cannot afford the cost of eye treatment.
In her response, the First Lady expressed appreciation to the organisations for the recognition, describing the partnership as an important intervention that would improve access to quality healthcare for disadvantaged residents.
She acknowledged the importance of collaboration between humanitarian organisations and foundations in addressing healthcare challenges, particularly among vulnerable populations.
The partnership between the Al-Muhibba Foundation, Al-Basar International Foundation and Christian Blind Mission is expected to strengthen humanitarian interventions and expand access to free cataract surgeries and other eye-care services across Bauchi State.
