The Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has emphasized the need to support the underprivileged in society as a practical way to reduce poverty and strengthen social solidarity across the country.
Dr. Doro spoke on Sunday while declaring open a two-day Medical Outreach and Empowerment programme under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The event was held in Jos, Plateau State, and organized by Dr. Nasir Ajala Kabara in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction.
He called on wealthy members of society to respond to the needs of the less fortunate, stressing that government alone cannot meet the demands of all citizens.
“I therefore appeal to everyone to always live in peace and harmony with one another. We all stand to achieve a lot by accommodating each other and fostering development in our state, if there is peace,” he said.
Dr. Doro also commended the convener of the Medical Outreach, Dr. Nasir Ajala Kabara, who is an aspirant for the position of National Youth Leader at the upcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention. He praised Kabara for collaborating with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to make the programme possible.
In his address, Dr. Kabara said the outreach was organized to address various health concerns, including hypertension, hepatitis, dental care, eye examinations, peptic ulcer disease, and free eye-reading classes.
He explained that the initiative is designed to reduce the financial burden on low-income individuals by providing quality healthcare services and preventing them from slipping deeper into poverty due to medical challenges.
Dr. Kabara added that the programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He noted that similar medical outreaches would be conducted across all geo-political zones and commended the President for efforts to reposition the economy, stating that the benefits of his policies are beginning to show and that he deserves a second term to consolidate the gains.
