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Yobe Ready To Partner York University For The Fifth Biomedical Research Hub in Africa -Gov. Buni
Yobe Ready To Partner York University For The Fifth Biomedical Research Hub in Africa -Gov. Buni
By: Michael Mike
Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has assured authorities of York University, United Kingdom, of the readiness of the state to collaborate in becoming a base for the University’s biomedical research center, making it the fifth in Africa.
Buni gave the assurance on Monday when he visited the University, saying the state is committed to joint funding opportunities, equipment upgrades and capacity building for students, teachers, doctors and scientists to promote study and research for service delivery in healthcare services.
He also solicited for a joint collaboration for research in renal and sickle cell diseases, to find the root causes, support patients and possible eradication.
The governor said, his government had awarded a N160 million contract for the construction a dedicated site for the Biomedical Research and Training Center at the State University.
The governor said: “Government has also upgraded the temporary site for the Research center at the University for conducive teaching and research activities.”
The governor suggested for exchange visits between teachers and students of the Universties of York and Yobe state University to improve their knowledge in research with peculiaries in the UK and Nigeria/Africa.
The governor was quoted in a statement by his spokesman, Mamman Mohammed to have said: “We are prepared to support research to improve healthcare delivery. We are also committed to produce manpower needed in our institutions to feed our heathcare facilities.
“Our government, people and the environment are all prepared for rewarding partnerships and collaboration.”
A World Renowned Researcher in Biomedical Science, Professor Peter O’Toole, who received the governor and his entourage, conducted him round the research center and introduced him to the latest state-of-the-art equipment in research.
O’Toole said the University which is renowned for academic excellence and medical research, established research centers in four African countries including Ethiopia, Uganda, kenya and Sudan with prospects to establish more.
Buni inspected hi-tech laboratories for study and research in microscopy and tichography for advance diagnosis of diseases and cancer cells in blood, and others.
He was accompanied by the Secretary to Yobe State Government, Baba Malam Wali, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Lawan Gana, the Registrar Yobe state University, Dr. Kalli Yusuf Gazalli, and the Chief Medical Director of Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Goni Baba Waru.
The Honourary Special Adviser to the Governor on Science, Research and Innnovation, Dr Mahmoud Bukar Maina, was firmly on ground to ensure smooth collaboration between Yobe state government and the York University.
Yobe Ready To Partner York University For The Fifth Biomedical Research Hub in Africa -Gov. Buni
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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