In a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service, Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (MAAN) successfully hosted a two-day medical outreach on August 21st and 22nd, 2024, at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Primary Health Clinic in Karon-Majigi. This outreach was a key initiative leading up to the organization’s annual convention.
The event commenced with an opening address by the National President (Amir) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alh. AbdulAzeez Alatoye, delivered on his behalf by the Vice President (Naib Amir) Special Duties, Barr. Sirajuddin Abdus Salam Kofo. In his remarks, Barr. Sirajuddin highlighted the far-reaching humanitarian efforts of the Ahmadiyya community, including the establishment of the Humanity First organization, which undertakes various initiatives such as providing clean water through boreholes, health facilities and surgeries, disaster relief, and power supply systems.
He emphasized that the resources for these charitable activities are pooled from donations by community members, underscoring the importance of life-saving and life-enhancing services as integral to the teachings of Islam. “Giving back to the community is a core value of our Jama’at, rooted in our motto, ‘Love for All, Hatred for None.’ We are committed to being our brothers’ keeper,” Barr. Sirajuddin stated.
The National President (Sadr) of Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Alh. Dauda Abiola Raji, further elaborated that the free medical outreach is one of the essential pre-convention activities. While welcoming the beneficiaries, he encouraged them to be patient and orderly as they received care.
The Hon. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate (CON), represented by Prof. Saad Ahmed, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Center in Abuja, addressed the audience, reiterating the government’s commitment to making healthcare accessible under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He commended the organization for their commendable efforts and assured that the Ministry would be pleased to receive a report on the outreach. Prof. Saad also expressed the Ministry’s willingness to partner with Majlis Ansarullah in future initiatives, before officially declaring the outreach open by personally conducting the first blood pressure check.
The outreach received high praise from the District Head (Hakimi) of Karonmajigi, HRH Alh. Yunusa Bako Abdullahi, and the esteemed Pastor of the ECWA Church in Karonmajigi, both of whom expressed deep gratitude for the life-changing benefits provided to the community.
The medical services rendered during the outreach included health talks, medical consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar tests, distribution of free medications, and complimentary eyeglasses, among others.
By the end of the outreach, a total of 640 people had benefitted: 167 individuals participated in the eye clinic, with 76 receiving free eyeglasses, and 262 people received various medical tests, all accompanied by the necessary prescribed medications.
