Citizenship News
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Volunteers4Cause (V4C) has organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Sensitisation Campaign Programme in Dutse, the Jigawa State Capital to promote public awareness with a view to encourage early detection and educate women on the importance of breast health.
Media reports in Jigawa said that Assistant Team Lead of VAC, Malam Rufa’i Ahmad led members of the Organisation during the walk which was held on 27 October 2026 in Dutse
According to the report, the Awareness Walk commenced at the gate of Jigawa State Polytechnic, proceeded through Hakimi Street, and concluded at Tsohon Kofar Gidan Galadima.
The Walk brought health professionals, volunteers, students, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and other stakeholders committed who are committed to improving public health from all nooks and corners of the state.
Officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in
Dutse and other security agencies assisted greatly in controlling traffic as well as maintaining peace and order during the walk.
As part of the programme, the team paid a courtesy visit to the District Head of Dutse, Turakin Dutse, Alhaji Zaharadeen Basiru Sanusi to seek for his support in sensitization and enlightenment about breast cancer.
In a response, Alhaji Zaharadeen Basiru Sanusi commended the organisation for its commitment to serving humanity and offered his blessings and support to the team to sustain its community development efforts.
The programme later continued at Primary Health Care, Limawa, where facilitators conducted sensitisation sessions for women which focused on self-examination, recognising unusual breast changes, and the importance of seeking professional medical advice when symptoms or abnormalities are noticed.
The orogramne highlighted the importance of community engagement and collaboration among health professionals, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, volunteers, and other stakeholders in addressing public health challenges.
“Volunteers4Cause remains committed to promoting health education, community development, and public awareness initiatives that contribute to improved well-being and sustainable development. The programme aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all” Rufa’i said
