The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has received a significant boost to its humanitarian and emergency response efforts following the donation of essential medications by the United States–based Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization.
The donation, which was formally presented in Jalingo, is aimed at improving healthcare delivery for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable populations across Taraba State. The items were presented on behalf of the organisation by Chief Gabriel Olayinka.
Speaking at the presentation, Chief Olayinka explained that the donation was approved by the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization, New York, and Executive Director of Dynamic Healthcare Medical Equipment, Dr Magdalene Agada. He said the gesture was informed by the organisation’s recognition of Taraba SEMA’s consistent and impactful humanitarian interventions.
He disclosed that Dynamic Healthcare Medical Equipment, a reputable U.S.-based medical supply firm affiliated with Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization, is one of the key international partners supplying critical medical equipment to the Taraba State Government. According to him, the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas has prioritised the procurement of quality medical supplies from credible global partners to strengthen the state’s healthcare and emergency response systems.
Chief Olayinka commended Taraba SEMA for what he described as its exceptional, proactive and responsive service delivery, noting that the agency has played a critical role in safeguarding lives during disasters and emergencies. He added that SEMA’s interventions have helped restore hope and dignity to displaced persons and affected communities across the state.
Receiving the donation, the Executive Secretary of Taraba SEMA, Dr Echuseh Audu, expressed profound appreciation to Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization and its management for the timely support. She said the donated medications would go a long way in enhancing healthcare services in IDP camps and host communities, particularly for vulnerable children, women and the elderly.
In a statement of appreciation conveyed to the organisation, Dr Audu described the donation as coming at a critical time when many displaced families are in urgent need of medical assistance. She noted that the partnership reflects a strong sense of global responsibility and humanitarian commitment.
She further assured that Taraba SEMA would ensure the judicious distribution and effective utilisation of the drugs to strengthen emergency response and public health interventions across the state.