The Abdullateef Family of Agoro Ogunmola Compound in Kishi,
Oyo State has commended the efforts of the Communications Minister, Barr.
Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu and MTN Foundation over the successful treatment
of their baby girl, Mutmainat
Abdullateef who had a whole in her heart
in an Indian hospital, reports ITRealms.
MTN Foundation was singled out for footing the $21,566
(NI0.6 million) surgery bill to correct
Mutmainat’s congenital heart condition at
Apollo Hospital, India, while the family acknowledged and appreciated
the minister for the reference to assist the family.
In a letter informing the minister of the successful
treatment of Mutmainat, the Foundation said, ”we are pleased to inform you that following
successful surgery and recuperation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Apollo
Hospital, India, baby Mutmainat Abdullateef, who your office referred with
congenital heart condition, has returned to Nigeria.”
The Special Assistant (Media) to the minister, Victor
Oluwadamilare said despite the higher risk of performing the surgery (between
10 and 20 percent chance of surviving), the Foundation informed the minister of
its ability to “save a life and contribute to the process of restoring the
health of baby Mutmainat”.
Mutmainat’s father, Abubkar Abdullateef in an appreciation
letter had commended the MTN Foundation for the timely intervention in the
treatment of the girl.
“Sponsoring of such a very expensive surgical operation by
MTN Foundation at this time of recession in the country, is an indication that
the company is indeed out to assist the less privileged in the country”, he
said.
Sometimes last year, the Abdullateef Family of Agoro
Ogunmola Compound in Kishi, Oyo State in an hapless situation of inability to
foot the medical bill of their daughter had approached Barr. Shittu for
intervention.
The minister, then used his good offices to refer the family
to the MTN Foundation and recommended assistance, to which the Foundation
acceded and eventually foot the bill for travel, treatment and logistics for
the patient and her mother in India.
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