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Of Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Lab Professionals in Unity and the growth of the medical sector in Nigeria

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Of Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Lab Professionals in Unity and the growth of the medical sector in Nigeria

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Often times, when the society through the media criticizes some professionals, some accept and make amends but others don’t. One of those who have turned their backs against criticism in Nigeria are medical Doctors. In their conceited nature, one major kite they have refused to allow to fly in the hospital workspace is the acceptance of other medical professionals becoming Chief medical Directors. Asked why? The response is always that the matter is now “policy” since it was enacted by the late Professor Olikoye Ransom Kuti while he was Minister of Health.

Only medical doctors can head hospitals in Nigeria for now. A professor of nursing or Pharmacy can’t for now. That is obviously not the right thing to do in contemporary medical practice but who will tamper with the system to bring the desired unity?

From investigations, medical doctors are the only professionals who hardly want to accept corrections even when handling red tape realms like the civil service administration in Nigeria which is not their natural tuff. And one may wish to ask why this lingering resistance?

Investigations reveal that, it is so because that is the way some of them are wired from their different medical schools. Those that passed out before 1980 are worse in their conservative thoughts while those who graduated between 1980 and 1990 seem to have been injected with more quality milk of humanity than their predecessors. Those who graduated after 1990 are better placed in the business of give and take and would readily accept the philosophy of reaching at a middle point with other partners in the health sector. That is why the very Britain that colonized us have changed these old fashion thoughts long ago by allowing other medical professionals head their schools. Recently a Nigerian born Professor of Nanoscience ijeoma Uchegbu has been appointed as the 7th President of Wolfson College, a constituent College of the University of Cambridge. This is a trained pharmacist turned researcher yet she has been given the chance even as a woman to head such a prestigious institution. Nobody said it must be a medical doctor because they are the senior partners at the top of the echelon.

It is only a wrong indoctrination from ungodly Professors that would make a General Practitioner (GP) assume he is next to God. But those who were trained by godly Professors will always keep at the back of their minds that God is the final healer. That means if a patient gets better it’s not because of their dexterity, it’s 60 percent the God factor. Sadly because of the acceptance of myriad of questionable contemporary practices which challenges what is known in the Holy books that God created only two sexes and not three or four, a lot of GP’s are now forced to see life from an ungodly position.

Nigerian doctors are some of the best in the world and they can be tempted to be involved in different forms of ungodly transformation of their guinea pig which is human beings such that we now have more than two sexes in the world. Now we have another group that calls itself “transgender” and they practice all forms of ungodliness like what they call Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and transgender (LGBT). For God’s sake how can you tell me you were born to practice lesbianism? Where is approved in the holy books?

Because some of them had wrong indoctrinations from their trainings as GP’s we now have some who worry less about humanity and focus more on dominance and the pecuniary gains of the profession. When they make mistakes and you criticize them, they become less tolerant of their critics especially the gentlemen of the media. They believe they know it all and the media should not try to teach them their jobs. They suffer mostly in the new media when they goof because it’s a wider world out there.

On the contrary this resistance to criticisms occur while a couple of Nigerian Generals have become more tolerant to critics in the conventional and new media. One would expect generals to be more sensitive to criticism but they are mostly ready to change when criticized for doing wrongs.

Some medical Doctors who involve in sharp practices like fixing of stolen body parts from the thief to a new recipient would not want to be told that they are collaborating with criminals. This is because they do not make mistakes. But when the military makes mistakes especially during operations, like what happened in Kaduna recently, they do apologize. The most guilty of medical professionals are those especially who work with non governmental organizations (NGOs). In the 80’s some of them came out of medical school with that unfortunate superiority complex. But from the 90’s, things began to change. We thank God we are beginning to have a new generation of doctors who will accept failure when we tell them they have failed in any aspect meant to save lives. And would be in a hurry to correct it. The medical profession has not crossed into the good government situation yet and we must state it in black and white. This is because it is time we move from the let-my-people-go category to a level of excellence and merit.

It’s time for the GP’s and consultants to leave their high offices and allow others to head the health facilities in a rotational manner if need be. That is the only way we would benefit as a people from the health sector whether at stable times or emergencies. Sticking to their guns all the time is disadvantageous to the very people they claim to want to save with their acquired knowledge.

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Period poverty: NEEM Foundation distributes sanitary pads to over 300 student in Abuja

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Period poverty: NEEM Foundation distributes sanitary pads to over 300 student in Abuja

By: Michael Mike

NEEM Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has distributed sanitary towels to over 300 students in Abuja as part of its commitment to end period poverty among young school girls,

The foundation carried out the empowerment scheme in collaboration with the Regent Schools Abuja, at the Junior Secondary School, JSS, Jabi 1, Abuja.

Head legal, Neem Foundation, Nancy Oyibo
said conversations around menstrual health and hygiene should be normalised, noting that access to menstrual hygiene products is crucial to healthy living, well being and dignity of all women and girls in the society.

She said empowering women to take charge of their menstrual health is not just essential but transformative.

Oyibo said: “We discovered some issues of health as some young girls cannot afford sanitary towels during their period. We thought it was imperative, following the rate of inflation to help the young ladies, the future of our country.”

She disclosed that “this is our second distribution in Abuja, we have also done few distributions in Maiduguri.”

She noted that the target goal is to create a pad bank in schools, as according to research carried out by the organisation revealed that female students sometimes miss school during the period of their menstrual flow.

She said: “This is just a step to many activities to be carried out in this light. We are going to take this all the way to where it needs to get to and to pass on this message so people can understand the effect this has on the education system for young girls.

“We do not want to have girls in situations where they are vulnerable and not proud of something that comes naturally. We want them to come confidently knowing they have nothing to worry about as they can compete with their male counterpart in school and ensure that they get the best out of it.

“For now, we are engaging mostly the girls as we realized that, most of them are shy to discuss topics related to menstrual hygiene, so this stage is to have an interaction with them, to make them comfortable. This factor made us ensure we have male personnel among us to talk about these issues as a gradual process, then subsequently, we include the boys in the discuss.

“This whole situations stems from the home as some homes do not seem it right to discuss issues of menstrual hygiene publicly. This is how some people grew up and we are trying to change that narrative with a focus on spreading the word to everyone.

During an interactive section with the student, Legal Assistant Neem, Aliyyah Abdulkadir disclosed that the organisation saw it necessary to provide sanitary towels from the opinion that, you girls should not stay out of school, or have to choose between school and menstrual care.

She charged the students to be agent of change, in making concerted efforts to educate others in a bid to break the culture of silence.

For her part, the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Aisha Muniru Mai, speaking on the up coming 16 days activism on Violence Against Women, said: “We are keying into the issues with specific interest to access to education.

“One of the things we overlook is the period poverty. As if you do not have access to menstrual hygiene products, it will be difficult to go to school and learn. As such we are highlighting period poverty, teaching the children the signs and things they need to be aware of to identify violence and report to appropriate quarters.

The Director/Principal, JSS, Jabi 1, Dr. Grace Ifeyinwa Onyeanusi expressed profound gratitude to NEEM Foundation for the kind gesture as it will go a long way in helping the students maintain hygiene during menstruation.

One of the beneficiaries, A JSS 3 student Tega Praise Ogaga, expressed her appreciation to NEEM Foundation, disclosing how sometimes she is scared to approach her parents to purchase sanitary towels during menstruation and will have to use a single pad for a long period.

She said, “Sometimes I resolve to using rags or more than one pant, which is very discomforting, but with the sanitary towels from NEEM Foundation, I will not have to make any demands from my parents in a while.

Neem Foundation is a leading crisis response organisation committed to promoting the protection and wellbeing of populations and communities living in contexts affected by conflict, violence, and fragility.

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Flame Initiatives, RCCG empowers widows in FCT

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By: Michael Mike

As part of its commitment to foster empowerment in marginalised communities, Flame Initiatives, a Non-Governmental Organisation under the CINTA Widows Empowerment Programme, has donated food items, funds, and other materials to widows in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The outreach carried out in Abuja, was in collaboration with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Lord’s Place.

Speaking, the Lead Pastor of the RCCG, the Lord’s Place, Pastor Ola Omosebi, charged the Federal government to make concerted efforts to enhance the current economic situation facing the country, deploying urgent solutions without altering long-term policies.  

Pastor Omosebi said the church is emulating how Christ fed 5,000 persons during famine while asking the government to act fast to ameliorate the suffering of the people.

“The major direction of this event is to have at least one day a year where widows are brought together and empowered with soft skills, business skills, enterprise skills and encouragement. One of the things this program offers is hope. “

He urged the government to support widows through sustainable initiatives. Providing a dedicated secretariat advocating for women, particularly widows, with government representatives. 

“People are struggling to make ends meet, and the prolonged hardship is leading to depression, despair, and even death. The government must prioritize quick-fix solutions alongside long-term plans to restore hope and confidence in the economy.”

Also speaking, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat of the FCT Administration (FCTA), Dr Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi,  expressed empathy for the resilient widows, noting that one cannot understand what it means to be in their shoes.

Laniyi, represented by her Personal Assistant, Mrs. Kemi Samuel, noted the fundamental role a husband/father plays, stating that loss can change lives and test the core of beings.

She celebrated the widows for their resilience and strength while acknowledging the challenges amidst the hardship and grief come the capacity to adapt. 

She said, “We are here to support one another. Let today be a reminder to encourage and uplift one another.

“It’s an honour to celebrate strength, resilience, and community. 

She noted that the event is a testament to the extraordinary courage and unwavering determination of everyone who has navigated the challenges of widows.

Also, the President of Widows Organisation International FCT Chapter, Aisha Baba Ringo, advised widows to persevere and be hardworking. 

According to her, “Being a widow doesn’t mean all hope is lost, it’s also not a stigma”. 

A beneficiary of the programme,  Ms Oyeyemi Obende, said the programme has been educative, innovative and supportive. She advised widows not to give up even if the world looked down on them.

Flame Initiatives was established to provide the disadvantaged and mainly rural population with relief materials, motivation, and empowerment to improve their physical and social well-being. Their main objective is to drive social change in communities by facilitating development in the public and private sectors.

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COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RECEIVES MD NELFUND IN MAIDUGURI; INTERFACES WITH STUDENTS AND ERADICATORS

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COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RECEIVES MD NELFUND IN MAIDUGURI; INTERFACES WITH STUDENTS AND ERADICATORS

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, has visited Borno State to engage with students, educators, and government officials, highlighting the benefits of the NELFUND initiative.

NELFUND, an initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to provide all higher institution students with access to financial resources, enabling them to pursue their educational goals and aspirations at ease.

The Managing Director NELFUND Akintunde Sawyerr emphasized his commitment to revitalizing education in the country, stating that the loan programme is designed to also reduce unproductivity and unhappiness amongst Nigerians students, which often lead to broader societal issues.

Sawyerr explained The loan’s modalities, which include creating an online profile as a prerequisite for application, clarifying that the loan is interest-free and does not require a fixed repayment period, making it accessible and flexible for students.

Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, reiterated the state government’s commitment to facilitating student access to the loan, hence announced the establishment of a dedicated desk officer for NELFUND in the state Ali Sherriff to work in collaboration with the Special Adviser to governor Zulum on Higher Education and other educators.

This initiative, Wakilbe added will guide students throughout the application process and ensure they fully understand THE benefits of the loan, which he described as a low-risk grant and encouraged all eligible students to take advantage of the programme.

During the session, questions were raised seeking further clarification, where the Managing Director provided detailed responses, shedding more light on the programme and its benefits.

COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RECEIVES MD NELFUND IN MAIDUGURI; INTERFACES WITH STUDENTS AND ERADICATORS

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