Sickle Cell: Foundation Commends NSITF’s Initiative On Awareness

By Chinedu Echianu

The Judith Ojonugwa Sickle Cell Foundation has commended the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) on Sickle cell awareness, noting that it is in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

The Foundation, in a letter to the Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, expressed deep appreciation for the donations it received from the Fund.

The Foundation in the letter, further stated that the donation has helped it in “raising public awareness on Sickle Cell disease; provision of essential medical items, and free genotype tests.”

It further posited that the donations by the Fund has “enhanced our ability to provide critical services and brought renewed hope to individuals living with Sickle Cell disease.”

The Foundation extolled what it described as the leadership virtues of Barrister Faleye, saying they are commendable and worthy of emulation.