Federal Ministry of Housing Supports Childhood Cancer Awareness

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development expressed solidarity with children living with cancer and their families during the 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk organized by the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation in Abuja. A press statement from Badamasi Haiba, the director of Press and Public Relations, noted that the ministry's permanent secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, represented by Pemi Temitope, highlighted the importance of collective action and early awareness in addressing childhood cancer challenges.

Belgore praised the foundation for its decade-long commitment to raising awareness, describing it as a testament to their dedication and compassion. He emphasized that every child deserves the opportunity to grow and fulfill their potential, and acknowledged the overwhelming challenges families face when confronted with cancer.

The awareness walk was characterized as an expression of solidarity and a call for broader support from government, private organizations, and civil society. Belgore also mentioned that improving the quality of life for Nigerians is part of the ministry's broader mandate.