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Upgrade Ikorodu General Hospital to teaching hospital, Ayangburen urges Lagos govt
The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, has appealed to Lagos State Government to upgrade Ikorodu General Hospital to teaching hospital.
Shotobi made the appeal when he visited the hospital to distribute gifts to the first baby of the year in Ikorodu on Monday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the first baby, a female, was delivered by one Mrs Mosunmola Awodehinde at about 12:05 a.m., weighing 3.2 kg.
The second baby, a male, delivered by one Mrs Kadijat Ahmad at about 12:10 a.m., while the third, also a male, was delivered by Mrs Omosalewa Fagbemi at about 1:27 a.m.
NAN reports that cash and baby materials were distributed to the three women by the traditional ruler, accompanied by his wife, Olori Kudirat, and care givers.
Oba Shotobi cautioned health professional against engaging in ‘Japa’ syndrome, adding that they should rather be patient, as the present government was working on ways of reviving the economy, especially the health sector.
“This visit is our usual tradition to see the performances of health professionals, the first baby of the year and give thanks to Almighty God for blessing Ikorodu.
“I am appealing to the state government to upgrade this hospital to a teaching hospital that will accommodate more dialysis centre.
“I am delighted that the value of this hospital is appreciating. I have come to see, witness and give my own personal thought and recommendations.
“In all modesty, the doctors and nurses are doing wonderfully well and I can say that the hospital is best among equals,” he said.
The royal father also called governments at all levels to upgrade the welfare of medical professionals in order to discourage them from migrating abroad much value was placed on their services.
He commended Gov. Babajide Sanwoolu for giving the hospital the necessary tools to ensure an efficient service delivery in the health sector.
“I appeal to our doctors and nurses to be patient; things will get better very soon; the president (Bola Tinubu) has promised to revamp the health sector,” he said.
Speaking at the occasion, the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Taiwo Hassan, called for declaration of state of emergency on health professionals, as part of measures to address the challenges bedevelling the health sector.
Hassan also advised government to put in place measures that would discourage health professionals from migrating to other countries.
He said that the hospital had been consistently providing timely and good quality services for citizens of Ikorodu since its established 40 years ago.
Hassan noted that the general hospital had won numerous awards, both locally and internationally due to its efficient service delivery.
“We have advised that Ikorodu general hospital and other major hospitals should be upgraded to teaching hospitals.
“When we have teaching hospitals, the rate of producing doctors will increase and they will be more than enough to render their services.
“Consequently, they will have no option than to stay back and bring their experience to bear on the system,” Hassan said. (NAN
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the recent appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).
Olayinka took to X (formerly Twitter) to address discussions surrounding this leadership transition. His post aimed to clarify that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not dismiss Mele Kyari, a northerner, to replace him with a southerner, as some speculated. Instead, Olayinka pointed out that Ojulari, like Kyari, hails from the northern region of Nigeria.
According to Olayinka’s post on his official X account, he emphasised that Bashir Ojulari is from Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria. Additionally, the new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, originates from Borno State in the North East.
His post stated: “Bashir Ojulari, the new NNPCL CEO, is a northerner from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, is also a northerner, from Borno State, North East Nigeria.”
Olayinka’s statement came in response to narratives suggesting that the appointment was politically motivated to favour one region over another.
By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while warning against retaliatory violence targeting Southerners in Northern Nigeria.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, MBF Spokesman Luka Binniyat denounced inflammatory threats from individuals claiming to represent Northern interests in response to the killings.
Recalled that the victims, were allegedly armed hunters, traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano when they were attacked by a mob that accused them of being kidnappers.
“The MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including those who lost their lives in Uromi,” the statement read. “However, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.”
The forum assured that the Middle Belt would not become a battleground for reprisals, emphasizing that it remains a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians. It urged community leaders and youths to remain vigilant and prevent any attempts to instigate violence, calling for anyone with such intentions to be handed over to authorities.
The MBF also reaffirmed its commitment to justice for all victims of violence across Nigeria. The statement highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing Middle Belt communities, citing persistent attacks by armed herdsmen with little government intervention.
” We hope that the swift response to the Uromi killings would serve as a precedent for broader action against criminal elements terrorizing the region.
“Thousands of our people remain in captivity, and vast portions of our land are still under the control of violent outlaws—primarily Fulani militants,” the statement noted.
“Justice must be served across the board.”
The MBF concluded by reiterating its support for the ongoing investigation into the Uromi incident and calling for a fair and decisive crackdown on all forms of criminality across the country.
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
The Deputy Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim kware, has commended governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loan from any financial institution.
Ibrahim Kware whp gave the commendation when he led other members of the State Assembly on Sallah homage to governor Aliyu, added that, the governor is very prudent in managing resources to achieve results.
“There was never a time you approached us with a request for permission to borrow money from any financial institutions whether at home or abroad,”he affirmed.
This , according to him, is worthy of commendation considering the myriad people- oriented projects the governor is executing across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the State’s Judiciary, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commended the governor for the construction of additional Court rooms at the State High Court.
Justice Sifawa also expressed delight over the way and manner the governor responds to issues affecting the Judiciary, which he said, is a clear testimony of the good working relationship existing between the three arms of government in the state.
Responding to the commendations, governor Ahmed Aliyu appealed for more synergy among the three tiers of government in the overall development of the state.
A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to governor Alhmed Aliyu reaffirmed his principal’s unwavering commitment of the executive arm to providing the direly needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state,in line with his campaign promises.
The governor also urged lawmakers to present all the needs of their constituencies for prompt and diligent implementation.
“”I want to assure you that my doors are always open for you at any given time, to listen to the demands of your people.”
He reminded them on the need to put politics aside and work together with the executive arm for the progress and even development of the people they represent.
Turning to the members of the State Judiciary, the governor appealed to Judges and Khadis to ensure the quick dispensation of justice, so as to decongest the correctional centres.
“It is worrisome to see how inmates are languishing in correctional centres for minor offences in the name of awaiting trial.
“We recently appointed seven additional Judges and 7 Khadis, which is the first in the history of Sokoto State.
“The idea is to enhance the manpower in our Judiciary so as to speed up the dispensation of justice,” he added.
The governor further assured the members of the Judiciary of his administration’s readiness to ensure their welfare at all times.