The Adamawa State Government has extended support to 200 patients and celebrated newborn babies in two major hospitals as part of activities marking Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary. The outreach, held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, covered the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital and the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital. The initiative was designed to identify with patients, especially mothers and children, provide assistance to those receiving treatment, and celebrate babies born on Nigeria's Independence Day.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, said the government chose to commemorate the anniversary by reaching out to patients and families and sharing in their experiences. He said the exercise also provided an opportunity to celebrate babies delivered on Independence Day while extending the state government's support to patients undergoing treatment. The initiative aimed to demonstrate the government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens, improved healthcare delivery, and human development.
Leneke described the initiative as a significant gesture to patients and their families, highlighting the excitement and appreciation expressed by the beneficiaries. The government visited the paediatric and maternity wards, providing assistance to those in need. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Neido Geoffrey Kulfolto, expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery of the babies and prayed for their continued good health and wellbeing.
At the maternity ward, an official disclosed that six deliveries were expected during the day, with one baby successfully delivered as of the time of the government's visit. The government extended its support to 200 patients, including those in the paediatric and maternity wards. The outreach was a demonstration of the government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens.
The Adamawa State Government's initiative was well-received by patients and their families, who appreciated the gesture. The government has been working to improve healthcare delivery and human development in the state. The outreach was a significant step towards achieving this goal.
The government visited two major hospitals in the state, providing support to patients and celebrating newborn babies. The initiative was a unique way to commemorate Nigeria's Independence Day. The government has been working to improve the lives of its citizens.
A total of 200 patients benefited from the outreach, which was a significant gesture to the people of Adamawa State. The government has demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of its citizens through this initiative.
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- The Adamawa State Government supported 200 patients and celebrated newborn babies on Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary.
