Alhaji Dahiru Mangal Sponsors Free Urology Surgeries for Over 3,000 Vulnerable Nigerians
In a remarkable demonstration of grassroots philanthropy, Katsina-born businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, has sponsored urology surgeries and medical treatments for more than 3,000 vulnerable patients across Katsina State and surrounding regions.
The initiative, facilitated through the Mangal Foundation, is part of a broader health outreach program that has gained national attention for its consistency and scale.
The Mangal Foundation, established in 2013, has been running quarterly medical outreaches targeting the poor and medically underserved populations.
The program provides free treatment, surgeries, laboratory screenings, medication, and hospital stays for patients suffering from hernia, hydrocele, and other urology-related conditions.
Each outreach screens over 1,000 individuals, with hundreds receiving corrective surgeries during each cycle.
According to Hussaini Kabir, a trustee of the foundation, the free urology program alone has benefited over 3,000 people. He explained that the average cost of a urology surgery—including tests, admission, and post-operative care—is estimated at ₦195,000 per patient. All costs are fully covered by the foundation.
Kabir noted that the surgeries take place at designated facilities including Katsina General Hospital, Amadi Rimi Orthopaedic Hospital, and Katsina Eye Centre. Many patients travel from rural parts of Katsina and even neighboring states and countries, including Niger Republic, to access the services.
In one of the most recent quarterly campaigns held in 2025, the foundation conducted free surgeries for 12,300 people, not only for urological conditions but also for eye and orthopedic treatments. The eye care component alone has treated more than 14,000 patients since inception, while hernia and hydrocele cases make up a large portion of surgical interventions.
Patients who have benefited from the initiative have expressed deep gratitude, many describing the experience as life-saving. Some had lived with treatable conditions for years due to financial constraints.
“I almost gave up because I could not sponsor myself for the treatment,” one patient said. “I had been carrying this pain for years until I heard about the Mangal Foundation outreach.”
Kabir emphasized that the goal of the initiative is to bridge the healthcare access gap for those who cannot afford critical medical services. He added that the foundation’s work is not meant to replace government health efforts but to complement them, especially in regions where public healthcare infrastructure is overburdened or inaccessible.
Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, founder of MAX Air and Mangal Industries, is widely regarded as one of the most influential business figures in northern Nigeria. Beyond his business ventures, he has earned national recognition for his quiet but impactful philanthropy, especially in the areas of healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation. In 2024, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Al-Qalam University for his outstanding contributions to community development.
The Mangal Foundation’s healthcare program continues to set a high standard for private-sector-led medical humanitarianism in Nigeria. With its regular outreach schedule and expanding services, it stands as a model for how personal wealth and corporate social responsibility can be used to bring relief to thousands in need.
As plans are underway to scale up operations in the coming years, stakeholders are hopeful that more private individuals and organizations will emulate the foundation’s approach to addressing the critical gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system.
