Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Dahiru Mangal
A wave of relief has swept through hundreds of vulnerable families in Katsina State as renowned philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, committed more than N87.5 million to sponsor free surgeries for patients suffering from hernia and hydrocele.
The humanitarian gesture was revealed on Friday by Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Mangal Foundation Board of Trustees, during a patient-screening exercise at the Katsina General Hospital.
Kabir explained that the foundation’s medical intervention is a quarterly commitment aimed at easing the financial burden on underserved communities.
“In the first quarter, the foundation supported about 400 patients, spending N28 million,” he said.
He further disclosed the steady rise in beneficiaries:
“In the second quarter, 500 patients received treatment at a cost of N29.5 million.
For this last quarter of 2025, about 900 patients have so far registered. We’re expecting more patients, therefore we expect to spend not less than N30 million.”
According to him, the foundation has consistently provided free surgeries and medical support since 2013, extending its impact beyond Katsina metropolis to rural communities and even neighbouring states.
“This initiative does not only benefit residents of Katsina metropolis but also reaches people in rural communities and neighbouring states. Our aim is to ease the financial burden of healthcare for vulnerable individuals who struggle to meet basic needs,” he added.
Kabir urged other organisations and wealthy individuals to support similar life-saving interventions, stressing the need for collective action to tackle the country’s widening healthcare gaps.
Among the beneficiaries was Malam Adamu Abubakar, who could not hide his relief and gratitude. He said he had lived with a hernia for years but lacked the financial means to undergo surgery. He offered prayers for Mangal, saying the intervention had given him a new lease of life.
The ongoing programme continues to draw praise from residents, who called on government bodies, private organisations, and philanthropists to emulate the compassionate initiative.
