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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
Four security personnel killed as security forces repel bandit attack in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint security team repelled an attack by armed bandits on Dogon Ruwa village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Zagazola report that the attack occurred on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2:20 p.m.
According to sources, the bandits stormed the village and began shooting sporadically, prompting a swift response from a combined troops of the Nigerian Army, police personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force stationed in the area.
The bandits were successfully repelled after a fierce gun battle. However, two soldiers and two members of the Civilian JTF lost their lives during the encounter. Additional reinforcements comprising from the troops of Operation Safe Heaven,were deployed to the area.
Security operatives are currently conducting a bush-combing operation around the village to track down the fleeing attackers.
Four security personnel killed as security forces repel bandit attack in Plateau
Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have foiled a banditry and cattle rustling operation in Lambun Kyauta village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, recovering a large herd of stolen cattle.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack occurred late on July 29 at about 10:30 p.m. when suspected armed bandits stormed the residence of a local herder, Alhaji Rabi’u, and rustled his livestock.
A team of security operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene. The operatives intercepted the attackers, leading to a fierce gun battle that forced the bandits to abandon the stolen cattle and flee into the bush.
The team later encountered a group of hunters during a follow-up search, resulting in another exchange of gunfire. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.
Security has since been reinforced in the area, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further incursions.
Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle
Bandits kill two farmers in Sokoto, flee to Niger republic
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be members of the Lakurawa gang have killed two farmers during an attack on Ayama village in Balle District, Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on July 29 at about 4:30 p.m. while the victims were working on their farmland on the outskirts of the village.
The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles and were armed with sophisticated weapons, opened fire on the unsuspecting farmers, killing two men identified as Tukur Muhammed, 30, and Sa’ad Muhammed, 25, on the spot.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilized to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun duel.
The assailants, however, managed to flee across the border into the neighbouring Niger Republic.
The remains of the victims were evacuated to a hospital for documentation and burial.
Security patrols have since been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks.
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