National Blood Service Commission, Enugu Centre

07/11/2025

We are coming

27/10/2025

The Director General, Prof. S Yuguda visits NBSA Enugu Centre

12/10/2025

Wings of Compassion: My Journey with the National Blood Transfusion Services now National Blood Services Agency

Working with the Blood Transfusion Service has been a profoundly life-changing experience that has ignited a fire of compassion, love, and patience within me. It is a noble calling that has touched the very essence of my humanity, profoundly transforming my perspective on life.

Every day, I am poignantly reminded that behind every pint of blood collected lies a precious heartbeat yearning for a second chance. I have borne witness to the fear that grips the eyes of those valiantly fighting for their lives and the unbridled relief that radiates from the faces of families when help arrives, all because someone, somewhere, selflessly chose to give.

This work has profoundly taught me that true compassion transcends mere sentiment it is a deliberate act. It is about showing up for those who cannot stand, kindling hope in the hearts of those who are fading, and unwaveringly believing that even the smallest gesture can miraculously spark a transformation.

Through this journey, I have grown wings – wings of selfless service, of profound empathy, and of unconditional love. These wings have buoyed me through long hours, difficult moments, and emotionally charged encounters, yet they have also lifted me to dizzying heights every time I behold a life saved, every time I see a patient radiate with a renewed smile.

Each drop of donated blood tells a powerful story, a story of boundless kindness, of unity, of life itself. And as I stand here today, I am deeply humbled by the countless heroes, donors, volunteers, and colleagues who make this work possible. Together, we do not merely collect blood; we collect hope. We empower people with the strength to valiantly fight another day.

My work with the Blood Transfusion Service has bestowed upon me far more than a profession it has bestowed upon me a profound sense of purpose. A purpose to selflessly serve, to unconditionally love, and to keep the precious lifeline of humanity flowing through compassion.

Rosedarlyn Nwankwo Chinwendu

09/10/2025

Your body needs just the right amount of blood to carry oxygen, nutrients, and remove waste. When there’s too much blood (a condition called polycythemia), it can cause problems because the blood becomes too thick.

Here’s what can happen when there’s excess blood:

1. 🩸 Thicker Blood:
Too many red blood cells make the blood thicker, so it moves more slowly through blood vessels.

2. ❤️ Heart Strain:
The heart has to work harder to pump the thicker blood, which can lead to high blood pressure or heart problems.

3. 🧠 Poor Circulation:
Thick blood can reduce oxygen flow to parts of the body — leading to headaches, dizziness, or tiredness.

4. ⚠️ Blood Clots:
Excess blood increases the chance of clots forming, which can block vessels and cause strokes or other serious issues.

Doctors usually check for this by testing the hematocrit (the amount of red blood cells in blood).

Blood donation helps keep this in check

07/10/2025

NBSA DG, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, Visits Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Seeks Continued Legislative Support for Safer Blood Services

The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Professor Saleh Yuguda, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at his office in the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

The visit, according to Professor Yuguda, was primarily to express profound appreciation to the Speaker for his pivotal role in sponsoring the bill that led to the establishment of the National Blood Service Agency — a landmark legislation that has redefined Nigeria’s approach to blood safety and transfusion services.

He commended Speaker Abbas for his visionary leadership and legislative foresight, noting that without his sponsorship and commitment, the agency might not have attained its present legal and institutional status. Professor Yuguda also used the occasion to solicit the Speaker’s continued support in driving the next phase of reforms within the NBSA, including enhanced funding, policy backing, and legislative frameworks that will further strengthen blood services across the country.

In their discussions, both leaders examined the critical importance of building a sustainable blood system that ensures the provision of safe, sufficient, and timely blood for patients in need. The DG highlighted the agency’s ongoing efforts to promote voluntary non-remunerated blood donation and to establish state and zonal centres to meet Nigeria’s growing transfusion needs.

Responding, Speaker Abbas expressed delight at the agency’s progress since its establishment and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NBSA in its mission to save lives. He stressed that access to safe blood remains an essential component of public health and assured that the House would continue to back initiatives that strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.

The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties pledging closer collaboration between the legislature and the NBSA to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation and ensure that no Nigerian loses their life due to lack of safe blood.

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NYSC drive

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