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National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU
National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU
By: Balami Lazarus
It was a journey that started in 2022 to provide orthopedic healthcare services to the people of Taraba State and the Northeast region through the establishment of the National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo, (NOHJ) by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health as one of her responsibilities to the citizens for better and good health care delivery.
Following the appointment of Prof. Chubado Tahir as the pioneer Medical Director ( MD) of the new National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo Taraba State in 2022 marked the presence of the first National Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast region.
Prof. Tahir is a surgeon, and expert who expertise and specialization in Anesthetic and Burns Injuries with years of experience in the fields of medicine and medical administration.
Recently the Federal Ministry of Health Abuja with the Taraba State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to fully take over what has been provided as facilities by the State Government for the Hospital use.
Speaking during the brief ceremony which was held in the FMOH Conference Hall the Hon. Minister of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa re-eintrated the renewed hope agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Government on good healthcare delivery to the citizens and good people of Taraba State.
” The National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo is a renewed hope for the people of Taraba and the Nation at large in terms of healthcare services. As a Ministry we are the representative of the president to facilitating, delivering and achieving the Federal Government objectives like what we are doing now.” He said
The Minister further called on the Taraba State Government to fulfill part of her commitments of the MOU been signed today.
In his response, the Taraba State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali appreciated the Federal Government, the Minister and the FMOH for their tireless effort to making the National Orthopedic Hospital in Jalingo to reality,
” It is indeed a milestone for us in Taraba to have such a hospital that will not only serve the people of Taraba, but the entire Northeast region and the country. I believed the Hospital will also attend and give the people other medical services”.
The Deputy Governor also informed the Minister that the burden of traveling to and from Dala, the National Orthopedic Hospital in Kano will be a thing of the past.” Your choice of Taraba State is good, and the appointment of Prof. Chubado Tahir as one of the best hands is excellent”.
The occasion was witnessed by Dr. Tunji Alausa the Hon. Minister of State Health, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali Taraba State Deputy Governor, Dr. Boma Berdia Commissioner for Health Taraba State, Prof. Chubado Tahir Medical Director National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo among other top FMOH officers and state officials present.
National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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