Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Faruku Fada, has on Saturday, began the sponsorship of the annual mass circumcision for make children in the Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas of the state, targeting a minimum of 1,000 boys.
FUSION CHRONICLES NIGERIA NEWSPAPER gathered that in these communities, circumcision is highly valued, with adults who have undergone the procedure viewed more favourably than those who have not.
The Chieftain while addressing the press at the venue, Alhuda College of Health Technology, the state PDP chairman, Bello Goronyo, commended Fada for the initiative, adding that he was working to revive the age-old tradition and culture of Hausa-speaking communities.
The PDP chairman urged other philanthropists and well-to-do individuals and groups to follow Fada’s example.
Fada explained that the initiative was targeted at assisting less indigent parents who could not afford to circumcise their children when they reached the appropriate age.
“The mass circumcision will be carried out in all communities within Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas, regardless of tribal or political affiliations,” Fada said.
“We will do our best within our God-given resources to give back to society, especially in these times of economic hardship,” he added.
Many parents interviewed at the venue expressed their appreciation for Fada’s generosity.
“If I had to take my child to the hospital for circumcision, it would cost me N8,000. Now, it’s being done free of charge, especially at a time when people are struggling to make ends meet. How would I even afford to buy medicine?” said one anonymous parent.
“After the circumcision, they also provide us with money and medicine to help ease the children’s discomfort,” another parent added.
