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Kogi Deputy Governor Donates House To Mother of Late Medical Doctor
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, has donated a newly built and furnished 2-bedroom apartment to the mother of late Dr. Victor Idowu Ahmed, who died of lassa fever in 2018.
Our Correspondent reports that the late Victor Ahmed, a medical doctor at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, died of lassa fever on January 21, 2018, after contracting the virus in the line of duty while trying to save life of a patient.
Ahmed had just secured placement for housemanship at FMC Lokoja, two months before he contracted the virus.
Our Correspondent also reports that the deputy governor donated the house as part of his humanitarian gestures to mark his 47th birthday celebration.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Saka Audu, handed over the keys of the furnished two-bedroom bungalow to the mother of the deceased doctor, on behalf of the deputy governor, yesterday at Iruvochinomi community in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Audu commended the deputy governor for his humanitarian gesture, noting that such singular act of goodwill further showed that the New Direction policy under the direct guide of His Excellency, Governor Yahaya, was fulfilling her promises.
He added that the governor had directed that not less than 10 members of the deceased doctor’s family be captured under the Kogi State Health Insurance Scheme, particularly under the segment of ”Bello Care”.
The commissioner called on all the health workers in the state to continue to give their best, that both the government and people of Kogi State truly appreciate and recognised their contribution to humanity.
He, therefore urged them never to give up or be discouraged, assuring that the government of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, would continue to support the families of those who have lost their lives in servitude to the nation.
The Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, His Royal Majesty, Dr Ado Ibrahim, who was represented by his son, Prince Ahmed-Azad Ado Ibrahim, congratulated the deputy governor on his 47th birthday and for his humility.
He further commended the deputy governor for his act of giving and for his humanitarian gesture towards the family of the deceased doctor, and prayed God to bless him and elongate his life.
Also speaking, Dr Kabiru Zubair, the President of Ebira Doctors’ Forum (EDF), on behalf of the association commended the deputy governor for the kind gesture.
According to Zubair, with this humanitarian gesture the deputy governor had actualised the dream of every doctor for their parents.
”The dream of every doctor is that at the end of your years of training, you want to quickly appreciate your parents by building a befitting house for them.
”So, we thank the Almighty God that today even though Dr Victor Ahmed is not here with us, the deputy governor has helped him to actualise his dream for his parents on his behalf.
The Medical Director of FMC Lokoja, Dr Olatunde Alabi, who was represented by the Assistant Director Admin, Mr Abdullahi Abdulrahman, thanked the deputy governor for his good heart towards the masses.
The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatima Buba; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Matters, Pharm. Clement Halidu; and the President of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FMC Lokoja, Dr Joseph Enejo; all commended the deputy governor for his kind gesture.
The younger brother of the deceased doctor, Moses Ahmed, who spoke on behalf of the family, thanked Kogi Government and everyone that God has used to give succour to their family.
He specifically eulogised the deputy governor for his humanitarian gesture towards their family in putting smiles on their faces, and wished him a fulfilling birthday celebration.
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Gov. Mutfwang Inaugurates New Fire Fighting Vehicle in Jos
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on Tuesday inaugurated a Rapid Reponse Fire Fighting vehicle belonging to the state’s Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
The governor, who thanked the Director General of FFS for donating the truck to the command, promised to support it toward addressing challenges militating against effective fire fighting in the state.
Mutfwang, added that with the gesture, FFS has keyed into his vision aimed at making the state’s fire service department one of the best in the country.
”This is indeed a great gesture that signals the direction of this administration to move this state forward.
”We thank DG for the gesture and for considering Plateau to be among the beneficiaries of this beautiful initiative.
”This gesture has spurred us to critically look into the area of fire fighting in the state.
”We are raising the standard and we will not go below it. Will upgrade the state fire service department in the area of funding, training and equipment,”he said.
Earlier, Mr Tanfa Bonkat, the Acting of Controller of FFS in the state, said that only fifteen states in the country were given the vehicle.
He explained that the fire fighting truck has modern facilities with 500-litre water tank and ten-litre tank capacity for chemicals.
Bonkat, who further explained that the truck could navigate through difficult terrain, said that it would be stationed in strategic locations with high risk of fire outbreak.
The Controller, however, called on the governor to support the command with logistics, particularly utility vehicles and water tanker, to enable prompt response to distress calls.(NAN)
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Collapsed Bridge: FRSC Advises Motorists Plying Ikare/Ado Road to use Alternative Routes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has advised motorists plying Ikare-Akoko/Ado-Ekiti road to use alternative routes as a bridge along the road has collapsed.
Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, FRSC State Sector Commander made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure.
SonAllah said that the diversion became necessary to prevent motorists, especially from the Northern senatorial district of Ondo State, plying the road to Ado- Ekiti from being stranded.
“This is to inform all articulated vehicle drivers plying lkare -Ado route that the road between Agbado and Ikare which is presently under construction is having some issues.
“A portion close to one of the bridges along the route has caved-in living a small space that cannot contain articulated vehicles (trailers).
“Drivers of articulated vehicles are therefore advised to use lkare -OkeAgbe -Omuoke -lkole route for now to enable the contractors effect the necessary correction within the next two week,” he said. (NAN)
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Tinubu Appoints new Team for Almajiri Education Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.
Retired Brig.-Gen. Lawal Ja’afar Isa is to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr Idris Sani is to serve as the Executive Secretary/CEO.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Monday in Abuja.
He said that Ja’afar-Isa is a respected leader and previously served as the Military Administrator of Kaduna State from 1993 to 1996.
Ngelale said Sani holds a master’s and doctorate degrees in Islamic studies and was the Director-General, Al-Iman School, Lafia; Commissioner, Basic/Secondary Education, Yobe State; and the Chairman, Nigerian Arabic Language Village, Borno State.
He is also a member, Nasarawa State Government Committee on Enlightenment Campaign, and Secretary-General, Association of Private Schools in Nasarawa state.
”The President expects that the new appointees will bring their vast experience into the management of this critical Commission, which impacts the very core of society.
They should ensure that the administration’s drive to guarantee Nigeria’s out-of-school children the most comprehensive education is realised in the superseding interest of the nation’s future,” he said.