By Bosede Olufunmi
Kano – The Nigerian Red Cross, Kano State branch, has organised a quiz competition among its divisions and secondary schools ahead of the forthcoming World Red Cross day in the state.
The Vice Chairman, National Red Cross Society,Mr Aminu Inuwa, disclosed this in Kano during a press conference and quiz competition with the theme: “what do you know about Red Cross and Red Crescent”.
Inuwa said the programme was targeted at broadening the publics’ understanding of the movement by highlighting the diversity of its works as well as the universality of its approach.
“Today the Red Cross movement is present in 192 countries with 17 million volunteers and 89 million members.
“The guiding principles of the Red Cross are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.’’he said.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Red Cross Day will be marked on May 8, to honour millions of volunteers, staff and members across the world for their unprecedented contributions to humanity.
‘’We celebrate the principle of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and also commemorate the birthday of the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant who was born on May 8.
‘’Henry Dunant was also the first winner of Nobel Peace prize in 1901.
“On May 8, the branch exco and volunteers will visit Yadakunya Leprosy Centre to donate some non-food items to patients such as nylon mats, detergents, body cream and tablet soaps”, he said.
He said the state branch had also rendered community First Aid Training to 25 people each, in the 40 Local Government Areas of the state and safer access training was conducted for our divisions.
Inuwa, however, called on the Kano state government, corporate bodies, philanthropist and other well-meaning individuals for support in service to humanity.