World Red Cross Day: Obaseki harps on increased support, alliance for humanitarian aid
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called for increased support and collaboration for humanitarian aid so as to ensure that emergencies are better managed and members of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other first responders play their roles in public emergencies.
The governor said this in commemoration of the World Red Cross Day/World Red Crescent Day, marked every May 8, across the world by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
The governor hailed the Nigerian Red Cross Society for its commitment to humanitarian ideals, and the unwavering support for people in emergencies, crisis and disasters, noting, “the theme for this year’s celebration, Memorable Smiles From Across the World, speaks to the impact of the society in ensuring that the people are not left unattended to in times of crisis, but that succor, which the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies bring, helps to cushion the effect of crisis and ultimately assures happiness for the rescued.”
The governor noted that the state government has committed to a number of projects that would facilitate the work of the Red Cross in the state, some of which include the construction of 500 primary healthcare centres, refurbishing of the State Fire Service, among others.
