The Dickens Sanomi Foundation (DSF) and the Global Initiative for Peace, Love, and Care (GIPLC) have extended their appreciation to donors, collaborators, and stakeholders who contributed to the N300 million fund for life-saving medical interventions.
The donation, presented through GIPLC, will provide critical surgeries for Hassan and Hussaina, a pair of five-year-old conjoined twins, as well as eleven other children battling severe health conditions.
Speaking in Abuja during the presentation of the donation on Tuesday on behalf of DSF, Igho Charles Sanomi, Grand Patron of GIPLC, emphasised that the essence of true giving is not recognition but transformation.
Extending appreciation to anonymous donors, including the Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation, a longstanding supporter of GIPLC’s mission—along with others whose silent yet impactful contributions have transformed lives, Sanomi said, “Our heartfelt appreciation to every anonymous donor who has stepped forward to support a cause that embodies the very essence of humanity, giving hope where it is needed most.
“Today, we celebrate not just the power of generosity but also the power of unity. Through your selfless contributions, a pair of conjoined twins, two innocent lives bound together by fate have been given a chance at a brighter, healthier future.
“Though your names remain unknown, your impact will forever be remembered. You have you who remind us all that we are each other’s keepers.
“The Dickens Sanomi Foundation is proud to stand alongside individuals like you who remind us all that we are each other’s keepers”.
Represented by Goodluck Hayi, Sanomi reflected on his father’s legacy of kindness, noting that supporting vulnerable children is a continuation of the values he upheld.
Noting, that the event coincided with the 24th anniversary of the passing of AIG Dickens Sanomi, after whom the Foundation was named, Sanomi said, “My father dedicated his life to service and compassion. On this day, as we remember him, we also reaffirm our commitment to helping those in need. This is about giving back to life itself.”
Sanomi, however, urged well-meaning Nigerians not to relent in the act of lifting the underprivileged and the vulnerable, saying, “As we continue on this journey of transforming lives, let this act of kindness be a beacon of hope, inspiring others to give without hesitation and to love without boundaries.
“Today, we celebrate life, we celebrate compassion, and above all, we celebrate you, our anonymous heroes”.
National Coordinator of GIPLC, Nuhu Kwajafa said his organisation has been at the forefront of medical interventions for children with critical health conditions for 19 years, raising over $7 million during this period.
While he noted that though the journey has been both challenging and fulfilling, Kwajafa stressed, “At the end of the day, seeing these children get a second chance at life makes everything worth it.”
The conjoined twins got a donation of N118 million while several other children got between N1 and N14 million for surgeries for life-threatening health issues like cancer, kidney, hip and bone marrow transplants among others.
The father of the conjoined twins, Mohammad Ashiru, a former poultry worker, who is currently unemployed, was full of gratitude to the DSF, GIPLC and others that have “Made life worth living for my children.”