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Mahmoud Celebrates Wike @57

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, as he clocks 57 years.

Mahmoud in her social media handles described the Minister as a visionary leader who is committed to service delivery.

She emphasised that as the minister marks another year of impactful existence, God will continue to bless him with wisdom, strength, and good health to continue his noble service to the nation.

The message reads in part: “On this special day, we join hands in celebrating your life, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria as a whole.

“Your visionary guidance and dedication to service inspire many.

“As you mark another year of impactful existence, may you be blessed with wisdom, strength, and good health to continue your noble service to the nation.

“May this year bring you fulfillment and success in all your endeavors.

“Happy Birthday, Mr Project!”

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Tinubu Appoints 8 New Permanent Secretaries

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and upcoming vacancies across various states and geopolitical zones.

This marks the second set of eight permanent secretaries appointed by President Tinubu.

The new appointments follow those made last June, which included individuals from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Jigawa, Ondo, Zamfara, the South East, and the South-South regions.

The information was provided by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, in a statement regarding the latest appointments.

“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation recommended the new appointments after a thorough selection process,” the statement said.

The new appointees are: Onwusoro Ihemelandu (Abia), Ndiomu Philip (Bayelsa), Anuma Nlia (Ebonyi), Ogbodo Nnam (Enugu), Kalba Usman (Gombe), Usman Aminu (Kebbi), Oyekunle Nwakuso (Rivers), and Nadungu Gagare (Kaduna).

President Tinubu urged the new permanent secretaries to demonstrate increased commitment, diligence, and innovation in their service to the nation. (NAN)

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Why Nigerian Women Die During Child Birth – Borno Health Commissioner

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The Borno Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Mallam, has blamed the rate at which Nigerian women die during child birth on indecision by most families.

Mallam spoke on Monday, when he received a donation of two tricycle (keke) ambulances from an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Doctors Without Borders, in Maiduguri.

He said: There are many  reasons Nigerian women are dying at the point of labour.

“The indecision by the family of the pregnant women during labour has been a major cause of women’s death.

“The indecision comes in because the pregnant women are surrounded by families.

“They tell them, no you can do it.

“Give it a push and from one hour, two hours, three hours, four hours, after the woman is exhausted they now say you can go to hospital and there is a problem of transportation, she doesn’t have a car and their neighbours do not have a vehicle and, therefore, this adds to the quagmire.”

Mallam said that available statistics show that 120 Nigerian women die hourly due to delivery-related complications.

According to him, Nigeria is only better than Southern Sudan and Chad in the world, in terms of maternal mortality.

“Nigeria contributes 28.9 per cent of maternal deaths in the world,” he said, adding: “It is important for Nigerians to realise this.

“Despite the fact that Nigeria’s economy is one of the best in Africa, our medical indices are very poor.

“We are 200 million now and by 2050 we will be more than 400 million and that will make Nigeria the third largest country, in terms of population after India and China.

“You can imagine how many pregnant women will be dying.

“At the moment, every two minutes, the country loses a woman during delivery in Nigeria.

“So, if we spent 10 minutes here, 20 women would have died.

“So, it is very important we realise this as Nigerians and take everything necessary to mitigate this carnage of young women.

“And that also includes new borns because they also suffer from simple basic problems.

“As I speak here, children are dying from a blockage of airway to breathing and Nigeria is number three or four in the world, in terms of death of new borns,” Mallam said

He described the donation of the emergency transportation system as very crucial.

He said the tricycle ambulances in rural communities of Borno would go a long way in saving the lives of many pregnant women.

He expressed appreciation to the NGO for donating the “innovative tricycle ambulances” to Borno Government for the enhancement of the transportation of pregnant women from remote villages to nearby medical facilities.

Earlier, Stewart said: “We are presenting these two ambulances to the Honorable Commissioner for Health, together we have been working on how to do innovative projects so that they can be sustainable.

“We believe that these will do a good job for the human family.”

She said that the NGO had been doing a lot of innovative projects in the state, hoping that the ambulances would serve the purpose for which they were donated.

Stewart said that the organisation was committed to bringing innovative ideas into its projects in the state for sustainability.

She further said that the organisation had  observed of late that many projects were unable to survive due to the lack of funds for their sustainability.

She said that the idea of converting tricycle through local fabrication to ambulance was geared toward establishing the concept of sustainability due to its low level of fuel consumption.

Stewart, therefore, called on the government to put necessary measures in place and ensure the ambulances were deployed to where they could serve the purpose they were meant for. (NAN)

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Tinubu Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons on CAF Awards

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President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles forward, on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.

Tinubu also hailed Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons goalkeeper, for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

The President similarly commended the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement on Monday.

“The awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.

“The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating these athletes, describing them as worthy ambassadors for showcasing their talent and bringing honour to the country on the continental and world stage.

“The President believes that this recognition by Africa’s highest football authority will inspire other upcoming athletes to remain steadfast in pursuing their dreams,” Onanuga said.

Tinubu affirmed that their determination, discipline and confidence underscored the administration’s resolve to build a better Nigeria for everyone to thrive and succeed.

‘‘These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them.

‘‘Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying.

‘‘Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future,’’ the President said. (NAN)

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