Social workers pledge to work with Pate for improved health standard 

The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) Tuesday promised to work with the coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate to alleviate social and psychosocial challenges facing Nigerians.

NASoW made the promise in a congratulatory letter signed by its National President, Alhaji Mashood Mustapha.

In the letter, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Ibadan through the National Public Relations Officer of the association, Mr Musliudeen Adebayo, NASoW pledged to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in ameliorating various social problems confronting the citizens. 

Mustapha stressed that the doors of the association remained open for dialogue with the minister towards improving humanity.

“The President and entire Executive Council members of the Nigeria Association of Social Workers which is the recognized umbrella body for all social workers in Nigeria heartily congratulate the Hon Minister for Health and Social Welfare on your auspicious appointment,” he said.

Continuing, he said: “NASoW National Executive and State Councils recommit our allegiance to working with your ministry towards alleviating the numerous social and psychological challenges bedevilling our citizens in line with the agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration.

“Our doors remain open for deliberations with your honourable offices towards improving humanity. Do accept our hearty congratulations and prayers for a successful tenure.”