By Stephen Adeleye
The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajiya Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the “Stop TB Partnership Nigeria Champions” initiative in collaboration with the Kogi State Ministry of Health.
At the launch event held at Government House in Lokoja, Hajiya Ododo pledged to use her office to help eradicate the scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) in the state.
She emphasized the importance of raising awareness and ensuring effective treatment for TB.
The first lady expressed gratitude to partners, stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and communities for their support, saying, “Our collective efforts today will help drive home the message that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and curable.”
She urged everyone involved to remain committed, focused, and determined to make a difference in the fight against TB.
With this campaign, Kogi State is targeting to reduce the menace of TB and promote a healthier community.
The Kogi first lady noted that the campaign represented a vital step towards raising awareness and ensuring effective treatment for TB in the state.
“Our collective efforts today will help to drive home the message that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable.
“I extend heartfelt appreciation to all the partners, stakeholders , health care professionals and communities who have come together to support this initiative.
“As we embark on this campaign, let us remain committed, focused and determined to make a difference.