By Jalo Sulaiman, Director Operations,AMG Foundation
The Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation has recognized the exceptional services provided by seven frontline health workers in Borno State by awarding them the Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Award of Excellence for Frontline Health Workers.
The 4th Annual Award ceremony was held on Friday, 26th September 2025, at Amada International Hotels in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The awardees include:
– Dr. Dauda Anto Waziri from MMC LGA as the Most Dedicated PHC Staff (male)
– Mrs. Falmata Musa from Dolaram PHC, Jere LGA, as the Most Dedicated PHC Staff (female)
– Ali Muhammad from MCH Konduga as the Most Committed Volunteer PHC Staff
– Malama Falmata Abacha from Ngazai PHC, who received the Most Patient-Friendly PHC Staff award (female)
– Karumi Sanda, who received the Most Patient-Friendly PHC Staff award (male)
– Ali Musa from Jere LGA, awarded as the Best Performing LGA Immunization Officer (male)
– Yagana Sale from Monguno LGA, awarded as the Best Performing LGA Immunization Officer (female)
Each of the seven awardees also received a cash prize of N50,000.
In his remarks, Dr. Magashi, Chairman of the AMG Foundation, highlighted that the initial idea for the award, conceived by an Abuja-based NGO, was to recognize his dedication to improving healthcare services in Nigeria.
However, the idea was remodeled to honor unsung frontline health workers in the country.
“I have a desk and shelves full of awards; I don’t need it anymore. I would rather it go to the frontline workers, and that’s how the idea of initiating an annual award in my name came about,” Dr. Magashi stated.
The awardees expressed their appreciation for the recognition and pledged to put more effort into discharging their duties.
