Kogi State’s First Lady, Sefinat Ododo, has resolved to dedicate her office to curbing the spread of Tuberculosis in the region.
Hajiya Ododo made this commitment on Thursday during the launch of the “Stop TB Partnership Nigeria” initiative, in collaboration with the Kogi State Ministry of Health, held at the Lugard House, the seat of the state government in Lokoja.
She highlighted the campaign as a commendable effort in educating the public and ensuring that Tuberculosis treatment reaches those in need within the state.
“Through our combined actions today, we will emphasize that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and entirely curable.”
“As we launch this initiative, let’s keep our commitment strong, our focus sharp, and our resolve unwavering to make a real impact.”
“I am humbled to be appointed as the ‘Stop TB Champion for Kogi State,’ and I use this platform to call on the wives of the 21 local government chairmen to become LGA TB champions,” Ododo remarked.
“Accepting the role of ‘Stop TB Champion for Kogi State’ is an honor, and I extend a call to the wives of the 21 local government chairmen to lead as TB champions within their communities,” Ododo said.
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She noted that the campaign is a critical step toward increasing awareness and securing effective treatment for those impacted by TB throughout the state.
She urged the public to seek testing if a cough lasts longer than two weeks, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
She further lauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment as the Global and National Stop TB Champion, acknowledging her leadership in the fight against TB.
She emphasized that Mrs. Tinubu, during the investiture, honored the wives of governors as TB Champions for their states, with the goal of enhancing awareness and significantly reducing the prevalence of this treatable disease.
Dr. Adams Abdulazeez, the Kogi Commissioner for Health, highlighted that Governor Ahmed Ododo has dedicated substantial resources to the health sector, particularly in upgrading primary healthcare centers across the state.
He highlighted that the governor is resolute in his efforts to enhance TB care by setting up more diagnostic and treatment centers throughout the 21 local government areas in the state.
The commissioner noted that “the disease continues to be a public health concern despite being preventable, treatable, and curable when detected early and managed appropriately.
