From Our Correspondent
Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, the member representing Keana Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, whose election has been declared inconclusive, has sponsored free medical services for 2,500 residents of Agaza in Keana Local Government Area of the State.
Dr. Richards Melody, a Medical Officer with the Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NASPHDA), made this known while briefing newsmen during the two-day free medical services in Agaza, Keana Local Government Area today.
She stated that the free medical service aims to address the health challenges of the people in the area and its environs, thereby improving their health status and general well-being.
"As a healthy nation is a wealthy nation," she said.
The doctor mentioned that their target groups include pregnant women, children, and people with eye problems, among others.
"We are here to provide free medical services to the people of Agaza in Keana Local Government Area. Our goal is to serve 2,500 patients with various health services. Our focus is on pregnant women, people with eye problems, and children, among others," the doctor said.
She disclosed that the medical team would also attend to cases of high blood pressure, diarrhea, malaria, and other illnesses.
The doctor urged the people of Agaza and its environs to take advantage of the free medical treatment for the sake of their health.
On his part, Mr. Abraham Ishaleku, the APC Chairman of Keana Local Government Area, commended Hon. Omadefu for the gesture and prayed for God's abundant blessings upon him.
He emphasized that the free medical services would significantly improve the health status of the people of Agaza and its environs.
The APC Chairman solicited prayers, support, and votes from the people of Agaza to enable Hon. Omadefu to win the forthcoming re-run election in five polling units of Agaza ward.
Mr. Yahaya Opara, Mrs. Naomi Emmanuel, among other beneficiaries, expressed appreciation to Hon. Omadefu for the free medical service and prayed for God's blessings in his future political endeavors.
They assured Hon. Omadefu of prayers, support, and votes in the February re-run election in the five polling units of Agaza ward.
It should be noted that the Appeal Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to conduct a re-run in five polling units of Agaza ward of the constituency, thereby declaring the March 18, 2023, Keana State Assembly election inconclusive.
The medical team also visited the palace of the traditional ruler of Agaza, the Osoku of Agaza HRH Muhammed Adeka, for his royal blessings.
