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Doctors Applauds Tinubu for Appointing One of Them as Minister of State for Environment
Doctors Applauds Tinubu for Appointing One of Them as Minister of State for Environment
By: Michael Mike
President Bola Tinubu has been commended for appointing a medical doctor as a Minister of State for Environment as the performance of Dr. Iziaq Salako in the role since appointment about six months ago has been described as impressive.
Speaking at the weekend in Abuja during an official decoration of Salako as the Patron of the Association of Doctors Unite for Tinubu, the National Coordinator of the association, Dr. Christopher Enoch said members of the association both home and in the Diaspora could not but commend the President for finding a jewel who happens to be a medical doctor to enforce his agenda in Environment sector.
Enoch said the Minister of State for Environment within the time he has spent so far has shown to be a great ambassador of medical practitioners in the country and as such he could not but be recognized by fellow professional colleagues.
He said the award presented to Salako was in recognition of the his sterling performance within a short period of his appointment as a Minister of State for Environment.
He further stated that “In line with the mandate of the National Chairman of our great Party, and the entire members of this Association, we humbly request that, you oblige us to be a patron,” insisting that the request is not only because the Minister is a medical doctor by profession but because of “his passion in promoting good governance, democratic values as well as his commitments in the environmental sector.”
He also highlighted some of the activities and achievements of the association which include general medical outreaches across the 36 states of the Federation and FCT, enlightenment campaigns on the eradication of the menace of drug abuse and social vices in the society as well as health education and rape.
Responding the Minister of State for Environment expressed gratitude to the Almighty for providence, President Bola Tinubu on his appointment as Minister of State for Environment and thanked his professional colleagues for the recognition, adding that: “I am happy and pleased to accept to be a patron of our professional body and I assure you that my doors are open to ideas for national growth and development”.
The Minister also assured his support towards achieving the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Bola Tinubu, as he described the Association as one of the most responsible, responsive, selfless, skilful, trustworthy team for national cohesion and development of mankind.
He further described medical doctors as influential people and opinion leaders, adding that “as medical doctors, we have influence and we should use this level of influence to escalate the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration as well as its laudable policies and achievements.
According to him, President Bola Tinubu do not joke with the issues of medical doctors as a former Governor of Lagos State, he was the first Governor to introduce labarotary coat allowance in Lagos State and now, as President of Nigeria who has passion for the medical profession, he appointed eight medical doctors in his cabinet.
The Minister, assured the association that the Ministry would achieve the mandate of Mr. President on six key priority areas as related to environment out of the eight points Economic Agenda of Mr. President.
Other members present were the National Secretary, Dr. Abubakar AbdulRahman Azare, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, Dr. Zailani Abubakar Isa, Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi, Dr. Emmanuel Akpanobong among others.
The Association is a professionals body, registered as a support group of the ruling Party (APC) in 2020 and also registered as an entity with CAC in 2019.
Doctors Applauds Tinubu for Appointing One of Them as Minister of State for Environment
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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