The Kwara State Government, through the Ministry of Health has donated anti Malaria Drugs, Rapid Diagnosis Test (RDT) Kits, long lasting insecticide treated nets and latex gloves to the University of Ilorin to help combat the menace of malaria.
The state Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP) team, led by Abdullahi Nageri, project manager, made generous donations to the University’s Health Centre during their Advocacy visit to the University.
In his remarks, Nageri said that the donated materials were purchased with funds released by the state government to strengthen the fight against malaria in the state.
Responding, , Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, vice-chancellor of the University of Ilorin, professor of Chemical Engineering commended the state government and the Ministry of Health on the newfound partnership between the University and the Ministry.
Abdulkareem, who was represented by Rasheed Adekeye Odunola, director, Unilorin Health Services, medical Doctor, lauded the state government for the kind gesture.
Receiving the materials on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Odunola assured the team and the state government, that the donated materials will be well utilised and accounted for in order to sustain and strengthen the partnership.
SIKIRAT SHEHU, Ilorin
