1,357 persons get free eye screening, surgery in Adamawa

Mainstream Foundation in collaboration with Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has screened 1,357 patients with different eye problems in Yola, #Adamawa.

Mr Zayyan Illo, Programme Manager of the foundation made the disclosure to newsmen in Yola.

He said out of the beneficiaries, 80 cataract surgeries were successfully performed, while restoring clear vision to people who had been living in a blurred world.

Illo added that the surgical team also carried out five pterygium operations and one chalazion surgery, while addressing a wider range of debilitating eye conditions.

“Beyond the operating table, the outreach provided additional support to patients.

“A staggering 957 individuals received free prescribed glasses and medication, ensuring that patients left with the tools to improve their sight and health”, he said.

Dr Salihu Dabban, Foundation’s Technical Officer explained that, Mainstream Foundation was the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), which was the mother company of YEDC.

He said, the outreach lasted for four days, between September 17 and 20, 2025 with a 20-member team comprising ophthalmologists and theatre nurses.

Mr Joseph Birthing, a 73 year-old a beneficiary, thanked the foundation for coming to their aid.

He said he has been suffering from the ailment for a long and now regained his sight.

Another beneficiary, Mrs Maimuna Yusuf, 82, said, already she had lost hope to see again in her life but now the story has changed.

She prayed God to grant the foundation more growth to enable it continue impacting the lives of the vulnerable people in the country.

1,357 persons get free eye screening, surgery in Adamawa

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits attacked Bayan Dutsi village in Tofa district of Bungudu Local Government Area, leaving three persons injured and many others feared abducted.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 22. When the hoodlums invaded the community with sporadic gunfire, injuring three residents and abducting several others.

“On receipt of the distress report, joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and Civilian Protection Guards (CPG) mobilised to the area. The injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment,” said sources.

The sources added that security forces had intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victims and restore normalcy in the affected area.

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative

By: Michael Mike

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally endorsed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China.

The endorsement was conveyed by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, and the Government of Nigeria.

Speaking in Abuja, Mr. Tegbe described the Global Governance Initiative as a framework that speaks directly to the aspirations of nations seeking fairness, inclusivity, and shared progress in the international system.

He stressed that the vision of the GGI aligns closely with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is anchored on economic revitalization, social inclusion, and global engagement.

Mr. Tegbe further noted that the GGI’s emphasis on sovereign equality, international rule of law, and multilateralism resonates strongly with Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities. He highlighted Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa’s long-standing call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, reaffirmed the country’s contributions to peacekeeping and transparent dispute resolution across West Africa, and underscored Nigeria’s tradition of advancing collective action through ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations.

Beyond principles, he explained that the initiative’s focus on practical cooperation creates tangible opportunities for Nigeria. With infrastructure, energy, and industrial corridors identified as critical drivers of growth, and with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy targeting broadband expansion, fintech innovation, and youth empowerment, the GGI provides a valuable platform for mobilizing resources and accelerating national development goals.

“The Global Governance Initiative is more than a vision, it is a call to action,” Tegbe stated. “Nigeria stands ready to work with China and other partners to translate this initiative into tangible progress for our citizens, for Africa, and for the world.”

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative