World Blood Donor Day: Why we mobilized our members to donate blood – Bakare, AHOY Coordinator

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta

According to Bakare in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at the weekend, AHOY members in the local government were asked to partake in blood donation exercise as part of the association’s contributions to saving lives and survival of humanity.

He said that the Association, having realized the importance of blood transfusion to the survival of those in need of it, encouraged members in the Alimosho LG to partake in the humane exercise, which he noted is in accordance with the social responsibility aims of AHOY.

Bakare emphasized that blood as a “liquid of life” must be made available and accessible to those who require transfusion to survive, reiterating the commitment of the Association to continue to contribute to the healthcare and well-being of members of the society.

He applauded the large turn out of members of the association to partake in the blood donation exercise held at the Alimosho General Hospital, stressing AHOY will continue to make positive impacts in communities across the country and world in general.

Bakare who added that blood donation has symbiotic benefits for both the donors and the recipients, urged his members to engage regular safe blood donation exercise for a healthy life.

While lauding the President of the Association, Soetan Ayodele Oladimeji, for supporting the initiative, he stressed that AHOY in the Alimosho axis will continue to create awareness on safe blood donation.

Bakare, however, urged the government at all levels to  encourage people to engage in blood donation and expand various blood banks, in order to make safe blood more available and accessible to the people.