Sokoto
SOKOTO state is located in the extreme northwest of Nigeria near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. It has an estimated population of more than 4.9 million and of this population, there were 366 new cases identified in 2018 signifying a continuous presence of the leprosy in the state. The Leprosy Mission Nigeria therefore works in Sokoto to alleviate the sufferings of people affected by leprosy as well provide medical cure to the affected persons. Presently, TLMN has a project targeted towards enabling disadvantaged populations to drive sustainable development in the state.
Sokoto
SOKOTO state is located in the extreme northwest of Nigeria near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. It has an estimated population of more than 4.9 million and of this population, there were 366 new cases identified in 2018 signifying a continuous presence of the leprosy in the state. The Leprosy Mission Nigeria therefore works in Sokoto to alleviate the sufferings of people affected by leprosy as well provide medical cure to the affected persons. Presently, TLMN has a project targeted towards enabling disadvantaged populations to drive sustainable development in the state.
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Success Stories from Sokoto State
Saratu’s Story
Before now, I depended on begging to make a living. Every morning I would trek 5 to 10 kilometers daily to beg for alms.
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Ummu’s smile restored
Handicapped from birth, Ummu Bello now 30, struggled with the reality of not being able to walk around freely like every other girl.
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Portable Water For Gidan Goyo Settlement
For over 36 years, Gidan Goyo settlement in Amanawa community lacked access ...
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Suleiman’s Story
“I was born by parents with very severe grade two disabilities caused by leprosy. My parents both begged for a living, because both of ...
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