Akume Commends MSF for 30 Years of Humanitarian Service

On October 1, 2026, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, praised Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for its impactful work in Nigeria during the organization's 30th anniversary celebration in Abuja. Represented by Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako Mohammed, the Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Project Office, Akume acknowledged MSF's contributions to communities affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and malnutrition.

Dr Sampson Ebimaro, representing the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, noted that MSF treated over 444,000 children for malnutrition in 2025, with more than 353,000 treated through outpatient feeding programs. Dr Aldikhari Ahmed, MSF's Country Representative, emphasized the interconnectedness of malnutrition, disease, and displacement, stating that treatment alone cannot resolve these crises.

He called for collaborative efforts to tackle these pressing health emergencies, which include malaria, cholera, and other diseases affecting children in northern Nigeria.