Sickle cell: Gov. Bagudu’s wife pays N1.3m for surgical operation

Mrs Zainab Bagudu

The wife of Kebbi Governor, Mrs Zainab Bagudu, on Monday, says she paid N1.3 million for the surgical operation of 16-year-old Hadiza Bagudu, who has been suffering from sickle cell disorder.

Bagudu, who is also the founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, made the announcement at a news conference in Birnin Kebbi.

She said “I have paid the medical expenses of Hadiza Bagudu, who needs N1.3 million for hip replacement operation.”

She wished the 16-year-old girl a successful operation and pledged to continue to do her best for humanity.

“I am looking forward to seeing you again, Hadiza, after the operation, and I pray that God will make the operation successful.

“I will continue to do my best to assist people.”