August 23, 2025
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Gbolahan Salman Sokoto

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, under the leadership of its bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, donated wheelchairs to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto on Thursday.

The Bishop, led a delegation, consisting of the Dean of Sokoto Diocese, Revd. Fr Jude Okpanci, Sr. Ann, OP, Director of Holy Family mother and child Hospital, Revd. Fr. Matthew Megwa, the vice chancellor of the Diocese, Mr. William Dalogate, the Director of JDPC Sokoto Diocese and staff from JDPC was warmly received by the hospital management, led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Anas Ahmad Sabir, alongside the board of medical staff.

Prof. Sabir, while welcoming the bishop and his team, expressed deep appreciation to the Diocese for this timely gesture.

He noted that UDUTH has benefited in the past from the generosity of prominent Nigerians and organizations, including Gen. TY Danjuma, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and several NGOs. He emphasized that Bishop Kukah’s contribution stands out as a significant act of solidarity and compassion, reflecting the Church’s commitment to human dignity and the common good.

Highlighting the hospital’s strides in healthcare delivery, Prof. Sabir spoke about ongoing groundbreaking medical services, including renal transplant, open-heart surgery, and other advanced procedures, which continue to position UDUTH as a leading medical institution in Nigeria.

This donation by the Diocese of Sokoto is yet another expression of Bishop Kukah’s consistent advocacy and practical commitment to uplifting the poor, the sick, and the marginalized in society.

 

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