Daily Chronicle
Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has been honoured with a Humanitarian Service Award by the Al-Basar International Foundation and Christian Blind Mission (CBM) for her intervention and support to less-privileged persons through her Al-Muhibba Foundation.
The organisations also donated 600 free cataract surgery slots to the Foundation to expand access to eye care for indigent residents.
The award was presented by a joint delegation of the Al-Basar International Foundation and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Bauchi.
Speaking during the presentation, the Regional Manager of the delegation, Bello Abdullahi Yuguda, said the honour was in appreciation of the First Lady’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable groups and her sustained partnership in providing free eye-care services in the state.
As part of the collaboration, the delegation also allocated 600 free cataract surgery slots to the Al-Muhibba Foundation to support indigent persons in need of eye treatment.
Responding, the First Lady expressed appreciation for the recognition and described the partnership as a significant step towards improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable residents of the state.
The collaboration between the Al-Muhibba Foundation, Al-Basar International Foundation and CBM is expected to expand access to free eye treatment and other humanitarian interventions across Bauchi State.