Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, PPFN has presented letter of pethronship to Rt Hon. Mrs Dorathy Mato from Benue state.
Acting Regional Coordinator for North Central Nigeria, Abdullahi Muhammed Muregi in company of the Mrs Magdaline Shingel, program officer services delivery, North Central Nigeria and Mrs Sarah Igbian, Benue state Chairperson Adult volunteers, made the presentation yesterday in Gboko.
Speaking during the event, Muhammad Muregi said, Mrs Mato's nomination to be on board will strengthen Benue state chapter which has witnessed retrogression the past few years
The Coordinator explained that, patrons are next authority to trustees and Mato's track record as a mobilizer, community developer with network and institutions as well reverage is a sure bridge to save more lives in the state.
He futher informed that, PPFN will partner Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko so as to educate students on health benefits accrued from the Federal ministry of health.
Pointing futher that, PPFN is known for provision of family planning services, counseling on Hiv/Aids, Malaria, sourcing of grants to save lives and impacting IDPs while also serving as major link for donor agencies like UNICEF among others. The coming on board of credible personalities from Benue will be of immense benefits to women and people of the state
The Coordinator solicited the assistance of Mrs Mato to enable the organization procure a state secretariat, Which according to him, is mostly provided by state governors including Plateau, Niger, Kogi among others.
Responding, Rt. Hon.Mrs Dorathy Mato appreciated the body for finding her worthy of a patron.
In her words, "all of my life I have been into charity work and by the grace of God, I have institutions that parade capable hands so would strive to drive forward the intention of PPFN for Benue state.
She accepted to honor their invitation for formal decoration at Abuja during national executive council meeting .
She promised to assist them in the quest to have a state secretariat in Makurdi but personally promised to donate land in Vandeikya and office accommodation in Gboko for effective operation of PPFN in the areas.
No comments