The Anniswan Women Health Initiative (AWOHI) has distributed relief materials to residents of the Old People’s Home in Shahuci, Kano State, as part of efforts to improve their health, well-being, and living conditions.
The items distributed included foodstuffs, body lotion, soap, ablution containers, mats, plates and other essential daily necessities.
The initiative aims to improve healthcare, promote dignity, and preserve the cultural heritage of older people.Latest breaking news
The organisation’s Executive Director, Maryam Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a visit to the facility, explaining that the visit was aimed at strengthening ties with the home and identifying ways to improve the welfare of its elderly residents.Nigeria news updates
She said the organisation had introduced a programme tagged “Our Elders, Our Heritage” to ensure that older people receive adequate care, respect, and support to live with dignity and comfort.Kano state news
According to her, the programme would focus on providing essential supplies, hygiene products, clothing, and other necessities to elderly people, particularly those living in care homes or receiving inadequate support from their families.
Maryam further explained that the initiative would include public awareness campaigns on elderly health and medical check-ups organised in collaboration with qualified healthcare professionals.
She added that elderly people requiring specialised medical attention would be referred to appropriate healthcare facilities to ensure they receive the necessary treatment and support.
Beyond healthcare and material assistance, the Executive Director said the programme would also create opportunities for older people to share their life experiences, wisdom, and cultural knowledge with younger generations.
She noted that the initiative would help preserve the community’s history, traditions, and cultural heritage while strengthening intergenerational relationships.
Commenting on the visit, Maryam Musa, Director Rehabilitation in the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), commended AWOHI for the initiative, noting that the government and the agency welcomed programmes designed to support vulnerable members of society.
She said such interventions were essential to improving the welfare of people requiring special care, particularly older people, while promoting collaboration between government agencies and non-governmental organisations.
The representatives of the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in the persons of Saliha Abdullahi Karaye, Director, Social Support Services and Dr. Ismail Musa AbdullahiKano state news
Director, Partnership Resources, commended AWOHI for the visit and called on organizations and individuals to emulate the kind gesture, emphasising communal support and care.
The representative of AMG Foundation, one of the supporting partners of AWOHI, Amina Marafa, also commended the initiative and called on all and sundry to always support the needy in any way possible.
AWOHI reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with government agencies, healthcare institutions, private companies, and philanthropists to ensure the sustainability of the programme and expand its reach to more elderly people in need.
The organisation emphasised that older people deserve care, dignity, and respect, urging members of the public to contribute towards improving their living conditions and ensuring that no elderly person is neglected or left behind.
