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Pate Tasks Public Health Practitioners on Dedication to Duty
Pate Tasks Public Health Practitioners on Dedication to Duty
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has called on health practitioners to be more dedicated during public service to foster meaningful growth in the sector.
Pate made the call in Abuja at the unveiling of the book titled: “The journey outlives the traveller” authored by the UNAIDS Country Director, Dr Leopold Zekeng
The book is centered on Zekeng’s four decades journey in public global health sector, from his early beginnings in his hometown Cameroon to leadership roles across Africa and beyond, based on working at the frontlines of HIV and AIDS responses.
Also working during some of the most complex health emergencies such as Ebola and COVID-19, global health diplomacy and social-works development.
Pate, speaking at the book launch, said: “I congratulate you for this milestone and appreciate you for the years of service: particularly for investing the time to codify what you have learnt about the present and future generation of public health practitioners.
“I think what you have written in the book tells the story of public health practitioners over a period of time and the impact on lives is still unfolding.
“It is a remarkable journey and I look forward to studying you more. Congratulations for all you have done, you have left us with a lot to learn. Your journey is our journey and I think it is a transition moment.”
In his opening address, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, while commending Zekeng for his initiative to put up the write-up, described his journey in public health as masterclass in leadership.
Fall said: “All of us feel deeply privileged to have worked along with him. He understood that HIV is not only a medical issue, but a human one shaped by culture, stigma, access, but also by force.
“He partnered Norway, engaged with the First Ladies of the country, worked closely with the Minister of Health and built himself a response that was as human by trying to respond to the HIV crisis in Nigeria.
“For the UN-Nigeria, your journey has been a masterclass not just in leadership on the SDGs, but for the public health in general. You reminded us that progress must be people-centered, partnership-driven and purpose-led.”
In his review of the book, the former Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Gambo Aliyu revealed the author offered perspectives to the multiplicity and complexities of global health governance, and leadership in action.
He noted that the 600-page book shed light on often unseen human side of leadership, difficult and sometimes agonizing decisions that must be taken, moments of hard-won triumph and collective progress.
He said: “It reflects the personal sacrifices that are appropriate to effectively lead and navigate through times of significant crisis and uncertainties.
“A central and recurring theme that resonated powerfully throughout the book is the paramount importance of diligently sustaining the significant gains that have been achieved in the global, regional and national responses to HIV and AIDS pandemics.”
Pate Tasks Public Health Practitioners on Dedication to Duty
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
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