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Board Lauds SPDC, Knocks NAOC over Projects Implementation

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From Tayese Mike, Yenagoa

The Kolo Creek Cluster Development Board (KCDB), an SPDC funded cluster in the Ogbia council area of Bayelsa state have lauded the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) for the execution of projects and the implementation of terms entered in their GMoU with community members of the cluster board.

The chairman of  KCDB, Barr.

Ebelema Danadana gave the commendation in Elebele community while speaking with Newsmen on an inspection tour of ongoing projects of the cluster board.

Danadana noted that the multinational oil company has done well in the four cluster member communities of Elebele, Otuasega, Imiringi and Yibama (Oruma), respectively.

He said through the model adopted by the cluster board in the execution of projects, SPDC has made commendable progress in the timely release of funds for projects by the board.

The cluster chairman said upon  assumption of office in 2019,the  executive of the KCDB under his leadership have resolve the bottlenecks hitherto impeding development in communities of the cluster, saying that there are now ongoing projects simultaneously in each community of the board.

“In this cluster board we’ve been able to put all problems aside, we’re executing projects and programmes in all the member communities of the kolo creek cluster development board”, he said.

“In all the four member communities of Elebele, Otuasega, Imiringi and Yibama (Oruma) apart from various infrastructural projects, we’re also developing manpower through scholarship schemes.

“We’ve also been gender sensitive by ceding to women a certain percentage of projects for their empowerment.

“We commend the SPDC for the timely release of funds for the board which has made it easy for the execution of all the projects we’re seeing in the member communities of the cluster.

“The concrete roads, markets, flood protection embankment’s the various town halls, corpers lodges and even the hospitals in some of the communities of the cluster board were all executed by the SPDC”, he noted.

Meanwhile, the Kolo creek cluster development board has also taken a swipe on the Nigerian Agip oil company, NAOC for the absence of any project in the area despite having some of its major facilities in their domain.

The cluster described the oil company as insensitive to the plights of the people, owing to the health and environmental hazards associated with the exploration and exploitation activities, adding that upon various emissaries of the communities to NAOC,the oil major has not yielded to the demands of its host communities.

“Aside those areas where Agip has major of its facilities in Bayelsa state, communities of Kolo creek serve as the second highest area where Agip pipelines and other infrastructure were located,

“But even the gas turbine built here in Elebele by this company to service the Nigerian content development and monitoring board, NCDMB headquarters in Yenagoa doesn’t give any of the communities here power,

“But because we’re peace loving people, we’ve been overlooking them. No vandalism of their equipment, nothing happening to their facilities partly due to our peaceful disposition as host communities”, the cluster boss said.

He also reiterated the fact that the progress and development in this cluster can also be traced to the leadership style worthy of emulation, adding that unlike most Bayelsa communities where their paramount rulers and Community Development chairman relocated to Yenagoa, but in their own case, all of them reside at their domain .

” As you can see our paramount rulers, CDC and all of us leave at home and this also make Elebele one of the most peaceful communities devoid of youth restiveness and cultism and why going to Yenagoa when we have social amenities available here”, “, he added.

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Nigeria Requires N2.2trn to Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2030 – Prof. Adewole

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 Prof. Isaac Adewole, Chairman of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE), says Nigeria will require N2.2 trillion to implement comprehensive cervical cancer interventions between 2026 and 2030.

Adewole, a former Minister of Health, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN), an initiative of the NTF-CCE.

The initiative, launched at the State House by the First Lady, Sen.

Oluremi Tinubu, aims to accelerate Nigeria’s achievement of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 90-70-90 targets for cervical cancer elimination.

reports that PECCiN seeks to catalyze multi-sectoral efforts to prevent, screen, and treat cervical cancer through sustained coordination, resource mobilization, and scale-up of service delivery.

According to Adewole, the interventions are grouped into three categories: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary treatment.

He explained that the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme will be delivered through fixed sessions at health facilities and outreach-based immunisation campaigns.

“The total direct implementation cost over the five years is estimated at N387.52 billion,” he said.

“Including administrative and supervisory costs, the total cost of HPV vaccination will amount to N426.28 billion.”

He said cervical cancer screening over the same period is estimated to cost N351 billion, targeting 14.4 million women.

On tertiary treatment, Adewole noted that nearly 300,000 women will require care for invasive cervical cancer between 2026 and 2030.

“The country is projected to spend approximately N1.42 trillion on treatment, with the cost per patient dropping from N8.7 million in 2026 to N4.1 million by 2030,” he added.

In spite of other competing priorities, he urged investment in cervical cancer elimination due to its high return on investment.

“We seek your commitment and support to implement robust cervical cancer elimination interventions in Nigeria.

“This will ensure that every woman is financially protected throughout her life and no eligible adolescent is left behind in HPV vaccination.”

Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said the Federal Government launched the HPV vaccine campaign on Oct. 24, 2023, targeting girls aged 9 to 14.

He announced that 14 million girls had already received the vaccine.

“This milestone is unprecedented globally and was achieved through strong leadership from President Bola Tinubu, the support of the First Lady, and collaboration across ministries and communities.

“The media also played a key role in spreading awareness and engaging civil society.”

Aina reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to sustaining the programme, stating that the HPV vaccine has been incorporated into the routine immunisation schedule and that primary healthcare centres are being revitalised to support service delivery.

Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), described cervical cancer as a serious burden affecting mothers, sisters, caregivers, and peers across communities.

He said the growing burden prompted the development of the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Cervical Cancer (2023–2037).

“This plan, reflecting best practices and local realities, serves as our national roadmap for cervical cancer elimination,” he said.

Aliyu added that NICRAT has constituted a national taskforce comprising experts and stakeholders to drive implementation.

He also highlighted efforts to promote innovative research, harmonise treatment protocols, and expand culturally sensitive awareness and screening campaigns.

The event featured the presentation of the National Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan and the unveiling of the PECCiN partnership logo. (NAN)

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Otu’s Wife Champions Healthcare Access for 500 Elderly Citizens

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The Wife of the Cross River Governor, Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, has sponsored the enrollment of 500 senior citizens, aged 70 and above, into the Cross River Health Insurance Scheme.

The gesture, which covers the premiums of the elderly citizens for two years, targeted the vulnerable senior citizens in the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

The Director General of the agency, Mr Godwin Iyala, described the initiative as “a significant milestone in the first lady’s humanitarian outreach”.

According to Iyala, the first lady had already made full financial commitment to cover the 500 beneficiaries for the next two years.

“This initiative prioritises our elderly population, many of whom had spent decades serving their families and communities.

“Her Excellency has once again demonstrated her deep sense of empathy and leadership.

“The ripple effect of this act is far-reaching because when the aged are cared for, families are relieved, and the moral fabric of our society is strengthened,” he said.

He commended Otu for the initiative, describing it as a lifeline for elderly citizens, particularly those in the rural areas, who face significant barriers in accessing healthcare.

Iyala stated that the Agency would begin immediate enrollment of the beneficiaries into the health insurance database, to ensure they begin to enjoy prompt and uninterrupted access to medical services.

He further said that the initiative was expected to significantly ease the burden of healthcare cost to elderly citizens, offering them a renewed sense of dignity and security in their twilight years. (NAN)

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2027: Tinubu’s Endorsement by APC Govs in Order – TDF

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The Democratic Front (TDF) has dismissed the statement credited to the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) criticising the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Malam Danjuma Muhammad, the Chairman of TDF, in a statement on Monday, stated that CUPP was in no position to dabble into the internal affairs of the ruling party.

“We condemn, in the strongest terms, the unwarranted criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement by Governors elected on the platform of the ruling APC by the defunct Coalition of United Political Party (CUPP).
“Like an attention-seeking meddlesome interloper, the group described the endorsement of President Tinubu by his party members as their flag bearer in the 2027 presidential election as a desperate bid for power.
“While we are not opposed to CUPP’s right to self-expression as provided by the Nigerian constitution, we expect the leadership of the political interest group, to show respect for APC’s right to conduct its internal affairs within the limit of its constitution,” said TDF.The group said it recalled that in the run-up to the presidential elections in 2019, the then CUPP and its leadership threw its support behind the candidature of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).“And of course, it backed Labour Party’s Peter Obi in 2023, especially as its National Secretary, Peter Amen, even contested for a seat in the House of Representatives in Kogi State on LP’s platform.“So, it is clear that the current CUPP leadership has always been opposing the ruling party.“Furthermore, the CUPP should be reminded that APC has a precedence of picking an incumbent president as its presidential flag bearer through the consensus of members of the Party,” the group stated.It said CUPP’s stance on APC’s internal affairs of the APC amounted to overstepping its boundaries as well as a flagrant disregard for the constitutional rights of others.“We, therefore, urge Nigerians to see the CUPP for what it is: a partisan opposition to the ruling APC. It is simply a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) concocted with a narrow mindset to achieve personal political aggrandisement,” said TDF.It added that there was nothing wrong with President Tinubu’s endorsement at the recent APC summit because it was the party’s internal affairs. (NAN)

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