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Adebutu Donates Eye Centre to OOUTH
Sir Kessington Adebutu , a renowned philanthropist has donated a well- furnished eye centre to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun.
Speaking at the inauguration of the centre at the premises of the hospital on Wednesday, Adebutu said there was need to provide standard eye care facility in the state for the benefit of mankind.
Represented by Mr Kola Oyefeso, his associate, Adebutu said the centre was donated under the Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation ( KAAF) .
He called on the management of the teaching hospital to make judicious use of the facility.
Adebutu added that it was important for well-meaning individuals to join hands with government to facilitate the rapid development of the health sector.
He stated that the eye centre was one of his many philanthropic gestures.
”This investment was borne out of the need to provide standard eye care facility in the state for the benefit of mankind,” he said .
In his remarks, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, represented by Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, said he had pledged not to renege in efforts at improving the quality of healthcare services at the hospital.
Abiodun said he intended doing this through collaboration if the state government, the private sector and well-meaning individuals.
The governor said that the government had made giant strides in delivering quality services.
He said these were evident across the health facilities in the state, including the state-owned teaching hospital.
Abiodun described the eye centre as conducive and equipped with standard facilities that would provide residents with qualitative Ophthalmic services.
“We are happy that this project has come to fruition today.
“Our government will continues to make landmark achievements in the health sector through collaboration with well-meaning individuals, development partners, and the private sector,” he said.
The governor appreciated the donor for investing in the teaching hospital for the benefit of residents, appealing to other well-to-do citizens of the state to emulate the gesture.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman, OOUTH Board, Dr Taiwo Hassan, said that the eye unit of the institution was behind in terms of international standard.
Hassan explained that the enabling environment for public-private partnerships created by the present administration had, however, changed the narrative. (NAN)
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Kwara NSCDC Organises Medical Outreach, Award Night
From Samuel James, Ilorin
The Kwara state command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has organized a Medical Outreach, Security Summit and Award Night to mark its end-of-year activities in the state.
The event which was organized by the Tanke Division highlighted the Corp’s commitment to community service, security enhancement and the recognition of excellence.
The event started with a Medical Outreach that aimed at improving health and well-being of elderly residents in the Tanke community, as free medical tests were conducted to demonstrate the Corps’ dedication to social responsibility and care for the welfare of citizens.
The Security Summit, which followed, focused on strategies to enlighten neighborhood safety and foster greater collaboration among stakeholders. It also centered its discussions on proactive measures to tackle security challenges and to enhance collective efforts toward ensuring a safe society.
The event also culminated in an Award Night to celebrate officers and stakeholders who have shown outstanding dedication, professionalism, and contributions to public safety.
While addressing the gathering, the State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, who was represented by the Area K Commander, ACC Kehinde Adebayo, extolled the officers for their unwavering commitment to duty, and explained that recognizing hard work and dedication is not only to motivate personnel but also to inspire excellence and strengthen service delivery.
In his remarks, the Tanke Divisional Officer, SC Oyinloye Yinka, explained the importance of the event, describing it as a platform to appreciate officers for their resilience and to encourage stakeholders’ involvement while reinforcing the Corps’ mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
Oyinloye further appreciated the stakeholders for their unwavering support, acknowledging that the division’s achievements were made possible through the collaborative efforts and partnerships.
The State Command however reassured of its readiness to sustain these initiatives and to deepen community engagement, and enhance operational efficiency in the years to come.
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Yuletide: NSCDC Deploys 1,850 Personnel in Kogi
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,850 personnel to guarantee a seamless and secured yuletide celebration in Kogi State.
In a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Aliyu, noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC, Esther Akinlade, carefully chose these personnel from various units, encompassing the Operations department, Special Rapid response,Agro rangers, Female squad Intelligence, and Critical National Assets Infrastructure departments.
According to the statement, the Commandant emphasized that NSCDC in conjunction with sister agencies, is dedicated to ensure a crime-free environment in the State before, during, and after the festive period considering the peculiarity of kogi State bordering nine different States including FCT.
“Commandant Akinlade urged the youth to abstain from involvement in any form of social misconduct or unlawful activities that could disrupt law and order as anyone caught will face the full wrath of the law.
“She urged the public to observe the celebrations with moderation and to relay any credible information concerning any form of criminal activities and hideouts to the relevant authority thereby contributing to the preservation of the relative peace prevalent in the state” the statement added.
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Wike Gives Landowners Fresh Two-week Ultimatum to Settle on C-of-O
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given owners of the 762 plots of land in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone, A10, Abuja, a fresh two-week ultimatum to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or risk final revocation of their allocation.
This was contained in a statement issued at the weekend, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the FCT Minister reiterated that the primary interest was not for people to lose their lands, but to get them to make necessary payments to the government.
The statement read; “It should be recalled that on October 5, 2024, a list of 3,273 allottees/title holders that were yet to pay for their C-of-O were published.
They were offered two weeks to pay their bills or lose their Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) titles. Out of the 3,273, a total of 2,511 complied, leaving 762.“Yesterday, notice of withdrawal of the R-of-O titles of the 762 defaulters was published.
“Since then, many of the affected allottees have offered to pay, and since the primary aim of the government is to ensure payment, a two weeks grace has been given.
“Consequently, the 762 allottees and the 614 others with outstanding payment on C-of-O will have till January 3, 2025 to pay, or have their R-of-O titles withdrawn, pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978.
“After January 3, 2025, there will be no further extension and withdrawal of the R-of-O titles of defaulters will be final.”