Nigeria: 10,000 Benefit From Kogi Rural Medical Services

13 April 2012

Lokoja — More than 10,000 people have so far benefited from the free rural medical services introduced by the Kogi State government for the less privileged. The free medical service began simultaneously in all the Local government in the state.

Speaking on the initiative in Lokoja yesterday, the state governor, Captain Idris Wada, said the project was aimed at showing appreciation to the people at grass root level for their support during campaigns and his subsequent election as Kogi governor.

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