Amos, representing Jama’a/Sanga Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, pledged to continue with the free medical outreach for the vulnerable members of the society.
While flagging off the outreach at the Sir Patrick Yakowa General hospital, Kafanchan, in Jama’a Local Government Area, on Tuesday, the lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on House Services, said the free medical outreach was aimed at improving the well-being of people, especially the vulnerable members of the society.
He said, “Investments in healthcare, education and social protection are not just good for the individuals who directly benefit from it, but also good for the society’s growth and political stability.”
He said the exercise was part of his desire to put smiles on the faces of his people, especially the less privileged who find it difficult to meet the daily demands of life.
“The free medical healthcare we offer today is out of my passion and commitment to put smiles on the faces of many people who are daily suffering in silence with their health condition.
“The major objective for the outreach is to bring healthcare services closer to the people at the community level at no cost. A lot of people with one underlying ailment or the other are dying in silence because they can’t afford the exorbitant hospital bill,” he added.
The lawmaker assured all of his commitment to continue with the free medical outreach “as long as I am alive.
“This free medical outreach which is the second edition in less than one year, is going to continue as long as I am alive. It would even continue even after I am gone. It will transform into a foundation. It means that this free medical outreach will continue until we cannot find someone to reach out to.”
He noted that the gesture was the beginning of the fulfillment of his campaign promises to his people.
Our correspondent gathered that the five-day free medical programme, which was organised in collaboration with Graceland Health Care Development Foundation, paid particular attention to free medical surgeries, issuance of eyeglasses and eye surgeries, aside from general medical services.
The Senator representing Kaduna South Sunday Katung, who was represented by Yohanna Allahmagani lauded Amos for achieving the feat.
Earlier, the Peoples Democratic Party Chairman for Jemaa Local Government Area, Nathaniel Bawa, hailed Amos for investing in the health of the people and described it as heartwarming.
