Governor Buni orders new research to solve kidney disease problems
In a bold move to address the persistent issue of kidney disease in Bade Emirate, Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has commissioned a fresh round of scientific research aimed at identifying the root causes of the ailment that has plagued Gashua and its surrounding areas for years.
This new initiative was announced on August 10, 2024, during a courtesy visit by a high-profile delegation to the Emir of Bade, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, at his palace in Gashua.
The delegation was led by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mohammed Lawan Gana, and included an international team of scientists from prestigious institutions across the globe.
“We are here today with a team of experts from the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Algeria, Senegal, and Ghana,” said Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Special Adviser to the Governor on Science, Research, and Innovation, who also serves as the Director of the Biomedical Research and Training Centre (BioRTC).
“Our mission is to dig deeper into the causes of kidney disease in this region and to find lasting solutions. This research is a continuation of the groundwork laid last year when we collaborated with world-renowned research institutes in the UK.”
Dr. Maina emphasized the importance of the research, stating, “The BioRTC was established with the support of Governor Buni to tackle such local health challenges through cutting-edge scientific research.
We are committed to ensuring that the people of Gashua and its environs receive the answers they deserve.”
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Gashua, Prof. Maimuna Waziri also expressed her institution’s commitment to the project. “Our university stands ready to collaborate with this distinguished team of scientists.
READ ALSO: Youth Empowerment: Malam Hashimu applauds Gov Buni’s appointment of Abba Idris Adam
The root causes of kidney disease in this area have long eluded us, but with this renewed effort, we are hopeful that we will finally uncover the truth,” she said.
In response, the Emir of Bade, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, welcomed the initiative with open arms. “Gashua has been battling with this affliction for years, and it’s heartening to see such dedicated efforts to find a solution.
My doors are always open to support this noble cause,” the Emir remarked.
The research initiative has garnered widespread support from various stakeholders.
The Deputy Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Ya’u Usman Dachia, pledged legislative backing, while Dr. Baba Goni Waru, Chief Medical Director of Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, and Dr. Yaw Aniweh from a leading Ghanaian university both expressed their readiness to contribute to the project.
