As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots health development by extending free maternal healthcare and drugs to more than 5,000 pregnant women across the nine local government areas in his constituency. At the flag-off held in Biu local government headquarters on Wednesday, Senator Ndume, represented by Alhaji Adamu Yamta, said the initiative reflects his desire to complement government efforts in the health sector. He explained that beneficiaries will enjoy free antenatal care, medical consultation, and pregnancy-related drugs for six months. Usman Shehu Babandi, Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Ndume, reaffirmed the senator’s commitment to healthcare development, noting that 550 pregnant women in Biu alone would benefit from the ongoing programme. “Senator Ndume remains resolute in his quest to close the medical gaps affecting his constituents.