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UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
By: James Bwala
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) is making arrangements to celebrate its 40th anniversary with its Chief Medical Director, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, poised to set yet another record of achievement since he took over the management of the hospital, which is currently the largest in Nigeria.
The anniversary, according to Malam Babagana, the hospital’s former Director of Administration, is the first of its kind since the establishment of the institution in July 1983.
Committee Members For UMTH Ruby Anniversary
“There was never a time the UMTH celebrated its establishment since 1983. I think the only time there was a gathering was at the opening of the Kidney Centre. The 10th anniversary, 20th anniversary, and 30th anniversary were mere observances. This is the first time that the institution has come up with the idea, and I believe it is worthwhile,” Babagana said.
Testimonies from staff and communities around the UMTH indicated that the institution has grown both in terms of structures and quality of services. With more than 1,200 beds, the hospital is the largest in the country, rendering services to residents of Borno State, and Northeast Nigeria in general, as well as the neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, which border the state.
According to Prof Ahmed Ahidjo, the teaching hospital, which started operations in 1983 with a 300-bed capacity and four departments, is the pride of the northeast and Nigeria today.
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Ahidjo said the hospital has plans to conduct outreach to the surrounding communities for free medical activities during the anniversary, which is scheduled to hold between 13th and 22nd July, 2023. He also disclosed that awards will be given to deserving individuals who contributed to the successes recorded in the hospital.
“There are significant changes in the hospital now. Looking back on where we started, one cannot deny the fact that we are growing. We have three known medical professionals on global view. We are growing because there are many more projects on ground. Some will be commissioned during the Ruby anniversary,” he said.
While addressing members of the anniversary committee, headed by Professor Shehu Liberty, the CMD reminded them of the importance of ensuring a befitting 40th anniversary for the institution.
He gave them a six-week period to make all the necessary arrangements.
One of the terms of reference of the committee is to develop an anniversary logo that reflects the current state of the hospital.
UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
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