(From left): PR Lead, 9mobile, Chineze Amanfo; Founder, MEDICAID Foundation and Wife of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, addressing participants; Manager, Government and Legislative Affairs, 9mobile, Fibi Muhammad; and Government Affairs Specialist, 9mobile, Shehu Abdullahi during the 5-6km Walk Away Cancer initiative organized by MEDICAID Foundation in Abuja recently
9mobile, MEDICAID Foundation stage ‘Walk Away Cancer’
[By VICTOR NZE]
Telecommunications operator, 9mobile continued its health advocacy in the country, Monday, when it partnered with MEDICAID Foundation for a 6km walk against cancer in the Central Business District of Abuja.
According to the telco, the gesture was in commemoration of the World Breast Cancer Day, and in line with its commitment to support initiatives that promote health.
(From left): PR Lead, 9mobile, Chineze Amanfo; Founder, MEDICAID Foundation and Wife of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, addressing participants; Manager, Government and Legislative Affairs, 9mobile, Fibi Muhammad; and Government Affairs Specialist, 9mobile, Shehu Abdullahi during the 5-6km Walk Away Cancer initiative organized by MEDICAID Foundation in Abuja recently
Themed; “Walk Away Cancer”, the event was put together to create awareness on the devastating effect of cancer, drum up support for the fight against the disease, and most importantly highlight the role of early detection in saving lives.
Speaking on the initiative, the convener, Dr. Zainab Bagudu who is the Chief Executive Officer, MEDICAID and wife of Governor of Kebbi State stated that the walk was put together as a gesture of support for those suffering from cancer and to create awareness about the disease so people can be self-aware to be able to prevent and manage the disease.
(From left): Founder, MEDICAID Foundation and Wife of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bagudu; Manager, Government and Legislative Affairs, 9mobile, Fibi Muhammad and PR Lead, 9mobile, Chineze Amanfo during the 5-6km Walk Away Cancer initiative organized by MEDICAID Foundation in partnership with 9mobile, in Abuja recently
“As an organization, we have taken it upon ourselves to constantly show solidarity and encourage those affected to keep hope alive. Suffering from cancer is not the end of the world. And for everyone out there, we are saying that early detection goes a long way in saving lives,” Dr. Bagudu said.
She noted further that self-awareness plays an important role in helping to prevent and manage the disease.
“It is true that there is no sure way to prevent every cancer. However, it has been estimated that more than 40% of cancer deaths could be prevented if people knew what to do to reduce the chances. For example, avoiding tobacco, eating a healthy diet, exercising, avoid or limit alcohol intake. All of these come from self-awareness,” she said.
A cross section of 9mobile staff participating in the 5-6km ‘Walk Away Cancer’ organized by MEDICAID Foundation in FCT, Abuja recently
Commenting on the initiative, Executive Director, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, 9mobile, Abdulrahman Ado, who was represented at the occasion by the PR Lead, 9mobile, Chineze Amanfo, reiterated the company’s commitment to promoting the health of Nigerians, saying; “9mobile is proud to be associated with the ‘Walk Away Cancer’ initiative, championed by MEDICAID Foundation towards sensitizing and supporting people suffering from the disease. Health is one of the CSR pillars of 9mobile and as such we are always willing to collaborate with individuals and organisation on initiatives that promotes health.”
Also remarking, Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Bagudu who was physically present to lend his support to the cause, urged the management of MEDICAID to continue to sustain the tempo.
“I know this innovative and laudable initiative is already 13 years and still counting. I believe a lot more can still be done in sensitizing people about the devastating effect of cancer in society, so I am calling on other organizations as well as individuals to join in the fight against cancer,” said Gov. Bagudu.
