Why Nigerians should embrace voluntary blood donation -Expert, NAS

From Lukman Olabiyi
Health   experts and the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) have intensified calls for Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation as a civic responsibility capable of saving lives, strengthening healthcare delivery, and improving emergency response across the country.
The appeal was made during the association’s biannual blood donation campaign organised by the NAS Lagos Mainland branch, known as Zanas Deck, at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos.
The event, themed “Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Be a Hero, Donate Blood to Help Save Lives,” attracted scores of volunteers who donated blood to support patients in need.
Speaking at the exercise, D...