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Two-day-old baby with spinal cord problem denied medication over JOHESU strike
A two-day-old baby with spinal cord problem was on Wednesday denied treatment following an indefinite strike embarked on by health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to force the Federal Government meet their 24-point demands.
Hundreds of other patients were also stranded while the entrance of the hospital was blocked by the striking health workers who had locked two of the hospital’s gates to prevent people coming into the hospital as well as the different service points.
Alfa Abideena Akilapa, the baby’s father said, the baby, who was born on Tuesday but with a spinal cord problem, was referred to the hospital from Oluyoro Catholic Hospital, Ibadan but was asked to come back the next day (Wednesday).
Mr Tirimisiyu Kolapo, another patient, who had travelled from Kano to Ibadan on Tuesday, expressed displeasure at the strike that prevented him from receiving treatment even though he got to the hospital’s surgical outpatient clinic before 7:00 a.m.
The striking workers had placed a big pipe to prevent motorist driven in through the hospital’s main gate, leaving many people, including patients, packing their cars along the road and walking into the hospital.
The chaotic situation in the hospital also affected some medical doctors coming in from all over West Africa for the West African College of Surgery examination ongoing at the hospital.
Chairman, JOHESU, UCH branch, Mr Olusegun Sotiloye, said the unions had embarked on the indefinite strike to ensure that the Federal government meets all the agreements it had with the unions.
Sotiloye, decrying the government’s attitude to the health of Nigerians, said “unfortunately, we sympathize with the innocent Nigerian populace because of the strike, but this is the only language Nigerian government understands.”
Sotiloye listed their demands to include upward adjustment of CONHESS Salary Scale, arrears of skipping of CONHESS 10, and employment of additional health professionals. Other demands are the implementation of court judgments and upward review of retirement age from 60 to 65 years.
Meanwhile, UCH’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Temitope Alonge, said the hospital has made provisions to ensure it continues to attend to emergency cases, saying the strike was a national problem.
According to him, “we will not be able to embark on routine nonemergency cases, but for emergency cases, provisions have been made to manage Nigerians who require medical attention.
“Patients that are fit enough to be discharged to other health facilities will be asked to do so, but those pretty ill will continue to receive medical attention from the staff that is within the hospital premises.
“People are not going to be allowed to die because we do not want to provide them with medical care. The doctors, both resident doctors, and consultants have been well briefed on what to do.
“It is worrisome because when lives are lost, we cannot bring them back. We will continue to put in our quota while the government is making effort to resolve the problem, to ensure that people do not suffer because of the strike action.” (Nigerian Tribune)
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FG Pledges Enhanced Security for Southeast Region
… Adequate security is vital for business prosperity – Badaru
The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has assured the people of the South-East of enhanced security measures, emphasizing that a secure environment is crucial for business growth and prosperity.
During his operational visit to Enugu in the South-East, the Minister addressed officers and personnel of the 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udo ka under the General officer commanding, Major-General H.T Dada .He appreciated their performance while urging them to intensify their efforts in combating insecurity in the region. He also engaged with key stakeholders, including heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, students, and other community leaders, to discuss collaborative strategies for addressing the current security challenges. Other military platforms visited by the Minister included the Nigerian Airforce base Emene, Enugu.
“President Tinubu has directed me to engage with you all to find sustainable solutions to insecurity. Without security, there can be no peace or development,” Badaru stated. He acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit of the South-East populace, asserting that security and peace are essential for businesses to thrive. “We seek your candid suggestions and information on how we can practically enhance security and foster lasting peace in this region,” he added.
The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating all forms of insecurity in the South-East . He elucidated on the progress made by the Tinubu administration over the past year in combating insecurity across the nation, particularly in these region.
“There is a renewed determination to intensify our efforts against all forms of insecurity under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he declared.
In his remarks, Major General Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division/ JointTask south East Operation Udo ka, announced that the Army is implementing robust strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment for the upcoming festive season. “Through the Joint Security Task Force in the South-East, code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’, we aim to create a secure atmosphere that facilitates the usual mass return for Christmas,” he stated.
Additionally, retired Major General John Nwoga emphasized the role of social media in exacerbating insecurity, noting that the circulation of old videos depicting criminal activities contributes to fear and panic within communities. “It is imperative for our people to collectively address the negative impact of misleading information and fake news proliferated through social media,” Nwoga urged.
Furthermore, the Minister visited Imo State in continuation of his operational tour of southEast on Friday 22nd November 2024. He addressed the troops at the FOB okigwe, 211 Quick Response Group, Nigerian Airforce owerri and Naval Base Oguta in Imo State. He expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR message to them and that they should improve on their successes.
The Honourable Minister also paid a courtesy visit to Governor Hope Uzodimma of imo state to extend his gratitude to the Governor for all his support to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army/ Joint Task force south East, Operation udo ka. “All the officers and men appreciates you.”
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to fostering a secure and peaceful environment conducive to business and community development in the South-East. We are determined to end insecurity in Nigeria.
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Rented Crowed, APC AKIDA Leader with Zamfara State Govt. Buses Embark on Campaign of Calumny at DSS Office
Godiya Hamza, a Media Analyst, writes from Abuja
The orchestrated campaign of calumny against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON by a group of street orchins recruited by the leader of APC AKIDA Tijjani Ramallan is very preposterous and indecent.
This is politics too far, Ramadan has been attacking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR right from campaign days. He never supported or participated in APC activities, he has been jealous of Matawalle loyalty to our President.
Tijjani Ramallan has been sponsoring Banditry and romancing with criminals.
The leader of the APC AKIDA Tijjani Ramallan is being sponsored by the state government to attack the person of Dr Matawalle. It is expected that by now the DSS should have arrested him . He has found himself as a willing tool to be manipulated by Governor Dauda Lawal in attacking Dr Matawalle.
The earlier smear campaign embarked by zamfara state government which was stopped by a court order has forced them to shift to the use of APC AKIDA to carry out their mischief.
What zamfara people need is good governance and not wasting the state resources in trying to pull Matawalle down.
Pull him down syndrome pays no body.
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