In the spirit of Valentine’s celebration, the Personal Assistant on Constituency Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem on Wednesday paid the medical bills of patients at the Randle General Hospital, Surulere, during her visit aimed at celebrating the occasion with patients, especially children at the facility.
Hon. Kareem, who was in the company of some political stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC), not only paid the medical bills of some in-patients of the hospital but also gave cash gifts to needy patients during the visit.
She described the gesture as a celebration of love with those in dire need of assistance, adding, however, that the act of kindness should not be limited to any specific celebration like Valentine’s Day or occasion but, instead, must be embraced as a lifestyle.
Earlier while receiving the visitors, the Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin appreciated the President’s Aide for the kind gesture, saying that it is a good step in the right direction.
He said the act of kindness of Hon. Kareem not only brought smiles to the faces of those in distress but also served as a reminder of the importance of empathy and community support, especially during celebrations like Valentine’s Day.
Sojinrin added that the presence of political stalwarts from the APC who accompanied the Personal Assistant on Constituency Affairs to Mr. President underscored the significance of collective responsibility and solidarity in fostering a caring society.
“Through this gesture, the Honourable and her associates have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community and uplifting the lives of the less privileged, embodying the true essence of Valentine’s Day. She has exemplified the spirit of compassion by offering cash donations to patients in need and further went above and beyond by covering the medical expenses of several in-patients in this hospital”, the Medical Director stated.
According to him, the reality of the present economic situation in the country is making it hard for vulnerable members of society to have access to quality healthcare or pay their medical bills.
Sojinrin also pleaded with the donor and other prospective donors to consider the plight of some ‘would-be’ patients who might also need to access medical care and financial assistance in the future.
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