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UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
By: James Bwala
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) is making arrangements to celebrate its 40th anniversary with its Chief Medical Director, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, poised to set yet another record of achievement since he took over the management of the hospital, which is currently the largest in Nigeria.
The anniversary, according to Malam Babagana, the hospital’s former Director of Administration, is the first of its kind since the establishment of the institution in July 1983.
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“There was never a time the UMTH celebrated its establishment since 1983. I think the only time there was a gathering was at the opening of the Kidney Centre. The 10th anniversary, 20th anniversary, and 30th anniversary were mere observances. This is the first time that the institution has come up with the idea, and I believe it is worthwhile,” Babagana said.
Testimonies from staff and communities around the UMTH indicated that the institution has grown both in terms of structures and quality of services. With more than 1,200 beds, the hospital is the largest in the country, rendering services to residents of Borno State, and Northeast Nigeria in general, as well as the neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, which border the state.
According to Prof Ahmed Ahidjo, the teaching hospital, which started operations in 1983 with a 300-bed capacity and four departments, is the pride of the northeast and Nigeria today.
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Ahidjo said the hospital has plans to conduct outreach to the surrounding communities for free medical activities during the anniversary, which is scheduled to hold between 13th and 22nd July, 2023. He also disclosed that awards will be given to deserving individuals who contributed to the successes recorded in the hospital.
“There are significant changes in the hospital now. Looking back on where we started, one cannot deny the fact that we are growing. We have three known medical professionals on global view. We are growing because there are many more projects on ground. Some will be commissioned during the Ruby anniversary,” he said.
While addressing members of the anniversary committee, headed by Professor Shehu Liberty, the CMD reminded them of the importance of ensuring a befitting 40th anniversary for the institution.
He gave them a six-week period to make all the necessary arrangements.
One of the terms of reference of the committee is to develop an anniversary logo that reflects the current state of the hospital.
UMTH To Celebrate 40 Years Anniversary In July
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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