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The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has lauded the Nigerian Red Cross Society for their dedication and exceptional service in emergency care She revealed this during a recent courtesy visit with  the Executive Members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society  held  at the conference room of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Ibadan. Mrs. Oni underscored the vital roles the Society plays in delivering prompt and effective care during emergencies, describing their work as indispensable to the health and well-being of the citizens  The Head of Service, who was represented by Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Adeyanju Alaruru, and Dr. A. M. Ayoola, in their remarks reiterated the importance of partnerships and collaboration  towards ensuring the well-being of the populace, especially during emergency.  Mrs. Oni stated that the current administration under Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to working with organizations like the Red Cross Society in providing training, re-training, and

Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), yesterday, declared that Nigeria's hunger crisis has reached an alarming state, saying the situation demands immediate attention and collective effort to ameliorate the sufferings of vulnerable persons. Secretary General of the body, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Kende, who made the declaration in Abuja, said the organisation is deeply concerned about the escalating food insecurity in the country saying the rising fuel price has led to hyperinflation and the soaring of food prices, beyond the reach of many Nigerians. He said about 26.5 million Nigerians, including women and children, are currently facing acute hunger, and are in dire need of urgent assistance to prevent death and prolonged suffering. According to him, “More than half of the states in Nigeria are presently food insecure, and the hunger crisis has reached alarming levels.  Increased insecurity, inflation, extreme weather patterns, and global conflicts continue to drive hunger.” Kende declared,