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Establishment of Medical Mission by Nigerian Physicians in Americas Commended by NIDCOM
Establishment of Medical Mission by Nigerian Physicians in Americas Commended by NIDCOM
By: Michael Mike
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM), has applauded the efforts of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas ( ANPA) for their continued commitment to providing free medical services to Nigerians across the states.
Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she received Executive Members of the Association led by their President Dr Chinyere Anyaogu at the NIDCOM Lagos Office.
The NIDCOM boss informed the delegation of the intention of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration to engage with Nigerian doctors in the Diaspora more strategically, adding that she expect more collaborations in due course.
She further commended the Association and other health professionals for coming to the country to build world class hospitals and also for emphasizing on training and capacity building for healthcare professionals during the ANPA’s Convention.
She emphasized that NIDCOM would continue to work with the Association and encourage every state in the country to support what the Association is doing by adding value and making a difference.
She expressed hope for a bigger platform, under the Federal Ministry of Health for Diaspora Doctors to contribute their quota to healthcare development in the country and welcome the idea that the 2025 Medical Mission and Convention would be hosted in Lagos.
President, ANPA, Dr. Chinyere Anyaogu, intimated the NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, of the forthcoming ANPA Week Medical Mission which will be holding in Umuahia, Abia state.
She explained that the Association comprises of professionals in different medical fields and sought for inter- disciplinary collaborations with healthcare professionals in the country, an arrangement which would eventually lead to transfer of knowledge from both parties and enhanced quality healthcare delivery in the country.
The ANPA President explained further that the medical interventions cover all medical areas in the healthcare system and many medical professionals would be participating with special emphasis on training and capacity building.
The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) is a non-profit Organization whose vision is ‘a healthier Nigeria and healthier world’, an objective which is achieved through various medical missions and empowerment of relevant stakeholders to deliver quality healthcare in Nigeria and the global community.
Establishment of Medical Mission by Nigerian Physicians in Americas Commended by NIDCOM
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
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