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2022 Children’s Day: NGO distributes clothes to children at National Hospital
2022 Children’s Day: NGO distributes clothes to children at National Hospital
An NGO, Project One, has distributed clothing to babies and children between the ages of one day and nine months at the National Hospital, Abuja to commemorate the 2022 Children’s Day.
Mrs Bisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, the Founder, said on Friday that the clothing of babies and their mothers with the branded clothes was its contribution to reawakening national consciousness.
Busari-Akinnadeju said that it was also part of the NGOs annual #IAMANIGERIAN conference programme to clothe children in hospitals and at Internally Displaced Person camps.
“We are here today at the National Hospital to clothe Nigerian babies as part of our culture during the #IAMANIGERIAN conference.
“On Thursday, we had the first of the conferences appreciating those who contributed in one way or the other to the development of this country.
“On Friday, we are at the wards, we believe we have to start from the cradle; we have to instil the right leadership values and fly the national identity,’’ she said.
Busari-Akinnadeju added that the branded items displaying Nigeria’s heroes’ past and the Nigerian colours would serve as reminders about Nigeria to organisations, the children and their parents whenever they wore them.
She explained that wearing the clothes on the children would help to grow their consciousness that they are Nigerians, and Nigeria cares for them, loves them and is looking out for them.
Mrs Ebele Odanwu, one of the parents who received some of the clothing, appreciated the group’s initiative to extend love and care to babies and their parents.
“I love what Project One is doing; sharing packages to children, their mothers or their parents, telling them that they are Nigerians.
“When they grow, they’d realise that they are from Nigeria and they would be proud of Nigeria,’’ she said.
Odanwu urged other NGOs and governments at all levels to extend succour to the average Nigerian to reassure them of a better Nigeria.
Dr Otuneye Tolulope, Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the National Hospital, lauded the NGO and encouraged it to sustain its corporate social responsibility to Nigerians.
“It is a laudable initiative and it is something that should be encouraged,’’ he said.
Mrs Eneji Maureen, Assistant Director, Nursing Services, also commended the humanitarian service rendered by the NGO to the vulnerable.
She encouraged parents of the babies to always remind their children, both young and old, that Nigeria is blessed.
“We want them to grow up to know that Nigeria is a blessed country and we would all one day have a good way forward,’’ she said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items distributed included branded baby overall jackets, baby socks, baby caps, and other branded made-in-Nigeria baby clothing.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi
By: Zagazola Makama
A swift response by the Nigerian troops in Kebbi has foiled a bandit attack on Dabai Town, forcing the assailants to flee after a gun battle with security operatives.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 2 a.m. when suspected bandits attempted to invade the town.
“Security forces were immediately dispatched to intercept the assailants and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire,” the source said. “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission and escaped.”
While no casualties were reported, security operatives have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi
Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge
By: Zagazola Makama
An unidentified woman has died after allegedly jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, an intelligence source has confirmed.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Thursday.
“We received information that a woman suddenly stopped on the bridge and jumped into the water. No identification documents were found on her,” the source said.
According to the source, the Marine Police Division in Akoka was alerted about an hour later, prompting a swift response from a team of marine police officers.
“She was pulled out of the water and rushed to the UNILAG shore, where medical personnel examined her. Unfortunately, she was confirmed dead,” the source added.
The woman’s remains have since been deposited at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, another Police sources said that the Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation to establish her identity and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about the deceased to come forward,” said Police sources.
Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge
Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo
By: Zagazola Makama
The Edo State Police Command has rescued Rev. Father Philip Mario Ekweli, who was kidnapped on March 13 in Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the he priest, who serves at St. Peter’s Apostle Catholic Church, Iviukhua Community, was rescued on Thursday at about 4:52 p.m. in Amughe Community.
Security agencies have intensified search and bush-combing operations to track down the kidnappers and ensure the safety of other residents.
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