The National Orientation Agency (NAO) in Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria, has called on all eligible citizens to embrace voluntary blood donation as a patriotic and life-saving act of solidarity.
This was contained in a message on Sunday by the Kaduna State Director of NOA, Mr Danjuma Makama, to commemorate the World Blood Donor Day.
According to him, voluntary blood donation is the highest form of civic responsibility.
Makama said blood and blood products provide critical support to patients facing emergencies, surgeries, childbirth complications and chronic illnesses.
“In 20 years of global celebration, donors have proven that one pint of blood can save three lives.
“NOA Kaduna urges every healthy Nigerian aged 18-65 to take responsibility today. When you donate blood, you give hope, you give life, you strengthen our nation. Give Blood. Share Life. Be a hero,” he said.
Makama observed that the demand for safe blood remains high across major health facilities in the state, particularly Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital and the National Blood Transfusion Service Centre.
While reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to public enlightenment and value reorientation by mobilizing communities to support blood banks and strengthen the state’s health system, he advised citizens to seek accurate information on blood donation from trusted health sources.
He also urged citizens to maintain healthy lifestyles, and adopt safe practices that reduce the need for emergency transfusions.(NAN)
Source: Realnews
