Humanity First Nigeria successfully held its 2024 press conference on Friday, May 10th, 2024, at the conference hall of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Ojokoro, Lagos. The press conference aimed to publicize the 2024 global telethon of Humanity First International and was well attended by representatives from nine media houses, including print, electronic, and online media.
The highlights of the event included the unveiling of a documentary showcasing Humanity First’s major activities in 2023 and the presentation of a 1 million naira cheque to Mr. Akinloye Olusola, whose house was recently destroyed by a storm.
During his address, the Chairman of HFN, Alhaji Dr. Y.A Habib, outlined the achievements of HFN in 2023 and highlighted the ongoing activities in 2024, including the sinking of two boreholes, organizing a free medical camp, and distributing clothes to over 3000 people through the HFN clothes bank. He further announced HFN’s plans to commission a medical facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, conduct more health camps, and carry out other activities before the end of the year.
The Amir AMJN, while responding to questions from reporters, emphasized that Humanity First is a non-religious, non-ethnic, and non-political organization committed to providing support to all in need without discrimination. He reiterated that the aim of establishing the NGO by the Head of the Ahmadiyya community was to promote the Islamic teaching of respect for human lives. He emphasized that HFN was not established as a tool for conversion into Islam and stressed its commitment to supporting all in need without expecting any returns or conversions.
The Amir also called on people to donate to HFN and HFI to support their activities, ensuring that the funds are judiciously expended. Additionally, he addressed the issue of house demolitions along the right of way and drainage in some parts of Lagos, urging the government to consider the human impact of such actions. He commended the Commissioner of Environment in Lagos for accepting responsibility for some children whose parents’ houses were demolished but appealed for the government to provide alternative housing for the poor and vulnerable before carrying out further demolitions. He emphasized that such measures would prevent children from witnessing such distressing events and their dire implications.
