We’ll Resist Moves To Restrict Medical Doctors From Taking Jobs Outside Nigeria – NMA

May 9, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has vowed to resist moves being made through the House of Representatives to restrict fresh medical doctors from taking jobs outside Nigeria less than six years after qualifying.
In a communique after its 63rd Annual General Conference and Delegates’ Meeting (AGC/DM) held in Jalingo, Taraba State, NMA practically rejected the House of Representatives’ bill sponsored by Ganiyu Johnson, proposing to make it mandatory for fresh medical graduates to provide services to Nigeria for five years before getting full registration and license to practice or emigrate.
The Communique, signed by the association’s President, Dr. Uche Ojinmah and the Secretary General, Dr. Jide Onyekwelu, said the association would deploy all legitimate means at its disposal to resist any form of enslavement of the Nigerian Medical/Dental practitioners.
“Instead, the National Assembly should put pressure on government to address the ‘Push’ factors propelling brain drain which has led to the mass exodus of doctors and other health workers for greener pastures.
“The AGC/DM also called on the Federal Ministry of Health to jettison the idea of forced bonding of doctors via a policy directive as it is against natural justice, equity and good conscience, and shall be stoutly resisted by the NMA.
The communique called on governments at all levels to urgently address the various cases of violence against healthcare workers in Nigeria by declaring the act as a national emergency requiring robust action.
“The AGC/DM specifically called on the National and State Houses of Assembly to pass protective laws to stop the violence and safeguard the rights of healthcare workers.
“We also directed the management of health institutions to develop appropriate protocols in identifying and handling of potential cases of violence, develop effective communication strategy and promptly report cases of violence to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.
“The AGC/DM directed the National Officers’ Committee (NOC) to follow up the case of the gruesome murder of Dr Uyi Iluobe to a logical conclusion.”
The Communique advised all Nigerian doctors and dentists to be conversant with the provisions of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap M8, 2004 laws of Federation of Nigeria and abide by all the ethics guiding the profession.
The communique advised Nigerians, especially medical and dental practitioners, to be conversant with both national and international guidelines for organ donations, harvestings and transplantation, including Assisted Reproduction Technology.
It wanted Nigerians to know that the details of the guidelines also vary from one country to another.
“Furthermore, the AGC/DM implored the Federal Government to protect poor and vulnerable Nigerians from exploitation for organ donation.
“We call on government to establish world-class health facilities in Nigeria and advise our leaders to shun unnecessary medical tourism.”
Source: NAN.

We’re Committed To Digital Job Creation For Youths, NCC Boss, Prof Danbatta Vows

Greenbarge Reporters

May 7, 2023

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, has vowed that the Commission is fully committed to the effective and efficient implementation of the Federal Government’s policy direction in repositioning the youth for the digital era job opportunities through a programme tagged, Digital Job Creation for Youths (DJCY).
Professor Danbatta’s position is in line with one of the pillars of the National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy ((NDEPS) 2020-2030), which is to further accelerate economic growth in digital literacy and skills.
According to him, over 2,000 Nigerian youths have so far, benefited from this programme from the Six Geopolitical Zones of the country while the ongoing edition has 600 youths being trained.
He said that the DJCY programme is designed to enhance the skills of youths across all the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria through customised training and offer of fully-loaded laptop computers with networking devices, to equip them for the purposes of engaging in different digital entrepreneurship businesses that they may chose.
The NCC Boss said that the beneficiaries of the programme are provided with free accommodation facilities for two weeks, during which resource persons in digital skills, business development and management, are engaged to retool them with their laptops to re-orientate them towards self-discovery, self-development, and self-employment.
“Some of the objectives of the DJCY include to remould youths with other skills with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency to fit into the digital economy as well as strengthen technical and scientific competences among the youths with a view to creating opportunities for self-employment. It is also designed to improve access to ICT-enabled services such as banking, and strengthen the ICT micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector of the economy.
“The DJCY relies on the provisions of NDEPS 2020-2030, which encourage the promotion of Digital Literacy and Skills through “massive training of Nigerians from all walks of life in order to enable them to obtain digital literacy and other digital skills.” Professor Danbatta said that hundreds of the participants in the previous two editions have reported gainful self-employments, using the laptops and Internet connectivity tools provided by the Commission.
“It is gratifying to note that the Commission has, through the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Ali Ibrahim Pantami, received the commendations of the Federal Government for the way and manner it had efficiently and effectively designed and implemented this programme for the benefit of the Nigerian youths.
“The Commission restates its full commitment to this programme as a result of the positive feedbacks from the previous editions and the potentials it has in enhancing the digital opportunities of the Nigerian youth for the benefit of the nation’s digital economy.”

Max Air Plane, With 150 Passengers, Crash-Lands In Abuja; No Casualty

Greenbarge Reporters

May 7, 2023

A Yola/Abuja bound Max air plane, carrying about 150 Passengers, crash-landed today, May 7, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after a burst tyre.
The aircraft, Boeing 734 seven series lost one of the rear tyres while taking off from Yola to Abuja.
A staff of the Yola international airport said, on condition of anonymity, that the pilot was notified of the mechanic fault but said he was not alerted in the plane’s cockpit.
Sources said that the afternoon flight on routine commercial services landed safely with the intervention of Abuja motor roaming machines.
“No casualties; it was as a result of the absence of one of the rear tires. “You know the rear tyres are two, and one of the right ttyres got removed while taking off from Yola and landing became a problem. It was heavy because of the passengers on board who were up to one hundred and fifty.
“The pressure was much and the plane couldn’t get balance until an intervention by ground staff.
“No casualties. Thanks to God, the plane landed safely,” the source said.

I Don’t Believe In Marriage – Actress Mellisa Osagie

Greenbarge Reporters

May 7, 2023

Actress Mellisa Osagie has said that she does not believe in the idea of marriage.
“I do not believe in the idea of marriage. I was almost married but I called it off. I believe in the idea of companionship.
‘If one is compatible with one’s partner, one does not need a ring to show that one is committed. It does not validate marriage,” she said, in an interview.
On the issue of older women that desire to have children out of wedlock when marriage is not forthcoming, Actress Osagie said: “Marriage as an institution has to do with bearing kids. Marriage or no marriage, it is very important for one to have a child.
“If not for now, at least for old age; even if it has to be done through surrogacy.”
She recalled some of the sacrifices she had made in relationships, saying: “the sacrifice I have made is giving my time.
“Time is something one can invest and never get returns on. The longest time I have spent in a relationship was four years. There was nothing to learn from that relationship. I just grew past it.”
Source: Punch.

Dino Melaye Picks Woman, From Igala As Running Mate For Kogi Governorship Contest

Editorial staff

May 6, 2023

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Kogi State for the November 11 election, Dino Melaye, has picked a woman from Ankpa, the Igala speaking area, Hajiya Habeebat Deen, as his running mate.

The State chapter of the party announced the name of Habeebat Deen at a brief ceremony at the Abuja residence of a former governor of the state, Ibrahim Idris.

The running mate used to be a member of the Kogi State House of Assembly. She hails from Ankpa Local Government Area.

Speaking before the unveiling, Dino Melaye said that the choice was unprecedented by any major political party in the state, adding: “we will continue to do things that are innovative and different.”

Speaking at the event, retired General

Ogbeha congratulated Melaye for quickly and seamlessly nominating a deputy governorship candidate, saying that by the act “he (Melaye) has shown his gender sensitivity.

“It’s a divine choice. He has made a statement beyond Kogi State because it will generate a lot of interests, excitement and goodwill.”

Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was the PDP candidate for the 2023 Kogi Central senatorial election, said that it is natural for Kogi West to produce the next governor of the State while also praising the gender balance of the PDP ticket.

She said that carrying women along in governance would make a lot of difference, even as she promised to mobilise Kogi Central women for the PDP success in the November 11 governorship election.

Keyamo Advises Onaiyekan To Stay Out Of Politics And Stop Embarrassing Church?

Editorial staff

May 6, 2023

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has advised the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Catholic, Archdiocese, John Onaiyekan, to stop embarrassing the body of Christ by his open involvement in the politics of whether or not to swear-in the President-elect for Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on 29 May.
Onaiyekan, in an interview on Channels TV on Thursday, had said that Tinubu ought not to be sworn-in while there are cases in court challenging his victory at the presidential poll.
“There are cases in court that have not been disposed of. That is why we are in an anomalous situation. We have a president-elect whose election is being challenged and the court is handling it.
“I’m still waiting for the court to tell me who won the election. It doesn’t make much sense to be swearing in people when they are still in court.”
Reacting, Keyamo, who is Senor Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said: “Dear daddy Onaiyekan, you know we all respect you a lot, but your political comments are becoming unstatesmanlike.
“A statesman who doubles as a Man of God should strive to be fair to all. You didn’t say the same thing when Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan and Buhari were all sworn in as Presidents when their cases were still before the courts.
“You have chosen to single out this President- Elect @officialABAT this time around because the candidate you and your other religious brethren openly supported lost the election and you all feel humiliated and embarrassed. All issues raised against the victory of @officialABAT in court now (whether it is 25% votes in FCT or the fake drug issue, etc), are not different from issues raised against previous Presidents-elect because basically the complaints have always been that the declared victor did not win the election fair and square or was not qualified to contest the election.
“No disqualifying issue against a candidate can be greater than other disqualifying issues since a single issue can decide a case against a President-elect.
“So, why all the fuse now? It has always been our electoral template since 1999 for the declared winners to be sworn into office in order TO AVOID A VACUUM and not to foist an unconstitutional contraption on the system whist the cases are in court.”
Keyamo advised Onaiyekan to respectfully consider stepping back from the murky waters of politics and desist from descending into the arena of political conflicts.
“My dear daddy, may I respectfully advise that going forward, you and your brethren may consider stepping back from the deep and murky waters of politics and desist from descending into the arena of political conflicts where your children in your congregations find themselves on different sides of political divides, so it would be unfair to them for you to openly take sides.
“The embarrassment to the Body of Christ is getting too much and no politician is worth dragging this dignified body into unnecessary political controversy. Is this too much to ask, daddy?”

Tinubu To King Charles III: Surpass Your Mother’s Achievements, Late Queen Elizabeth

Editorial staff

May 6, 2023

The President-elect for Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has tasked the newly inaugurated King Charles III of the United Kingdom, to try and surpass the achievements of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
In a personal letter which he addressed to King Charles III, congratulating him on his coronation today, May 6, Tinubu said: “the splendour of British monarchy and the rich tradition came to the fore again on Saturday and the world literally came to a standstill as you are crowned the new British King, with the appellation of King Charles III.
“By way of this letter, therefore, I convey to you my warmest congratulations on your coronation.”
Nigeria’s President-elect said that it is heartwarming that Charles’ accession to the throne is coming after the 70-year-reign of his iconic mother, Queen Elizabeth II, “whose death last September left the entire world in grief, given her eventful reign.
“Bearing your unique place in history as the first King to be inaugurated in Britain since 1937, I trust that you will follow in the glorious footsteps of your late mother and even surpass her achievements in United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Tinubu acknowledged that the new King has long been identified as a great lover of environment, which has remained his lifelong crusade for sustainability and biodiversity.
He hoped that King Charles III would continue to push for these initiatives with kind eyes on the situation and plight of the under-privileged people in Africa and around the world.
“As the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I also hope that during your reign, the excellent bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Britain will continue and even become stronger in the interests of our two countries.
“I look forward to further engagements with you and the opportunity of a meeting in the nearest future as both of us had earlier indicated in discussions with mutual friends and associates.
“Once again, I rejoice with you on your coronation and pray that God Almighty grants you strength and wisdom and makes your reign successful for the benefit of not only the people of the Great Britain, but for the entire world.
“Please be rest assured of my highest regards always.”

Buhari Celebrates 60th Birthday Of Onuah, Journalist Who Has Covered Presidency For 32 Years

Greenbarge Reporters

May 5, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating
Felix Onuah, who is one of the longest serving Journalists covering the Presidency, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
A statement by the presidential spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu said that Felix Onuah was first assigned to cover the State House in 1991 and since then has continued on the job for several media organizations.
The statement said that in 32 years, Onuah has had the rare privilege of reporting eight Heads of State and Government, from Dodan Barracks, Lagos to Aso Rock, Abuja, beginning from General Ibrahim Babangida to President Buhari.
It said that Buhari’s government values the importance of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy, even as he commends Onuah and Reuters World News Agency which he reports for, for maintaining a high standard of journalism over the years through objective and informed reporting, free from any political interference.
The statement said that the President asked the versatile journalist, “who is a calm and courageous voice among his colleagues in the State House Press Corps, to continue with the remarkable legacy of delivering news about Nigeria and the seat of government with insight, integrity, balance and knowledge.”
The President joins family, friends, colleagues and members of the State House Press Corps in wishing the veteran journalist with 36 years of experience more prosperous years in health and vitality.

Emergence Of Tinubu Will Ensure Safety Of Policies Of Buhari’s Govt – Garba Shehu

Greenbarge Reporters

May 5, 2023

“An important and overlooked aspect of the Tinubu/Shettima victory (at the February Presidential election) is that it ensures, not only an orderly transfer of power from the outgoing administration to the incoming one, but also the safety of policies and programmes of the outgoing government.
‘‘For this, we remain grateful to the Almighty, and to citizens of Nigeria for sticking with our Party.”
These remarks were made yesterday, May 5, by the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari in Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, when he played host to leaders and members of the Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum (AYLF), the umbrella body for all young lawyers in the Northern part of Nigeria.
APC victory in the election is a watershed moment for the Buhari government, its orientation, its programmes and projects.
‘‘In the hands of the opposition, many of the laudable programmes of the Buhari administration would have been sabotaged or unimplemented.

He said that the victory of Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, has established control of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 21 out of 36 states in the last general elections.
Garba Shehu added that the victory also established the party as a dominant national Political Party.
‘‘This is a difficult reality for the opposition parties.”
According to him, the opposition victory in the general election would not only have been a career ending moment for many APC leaders but would also have had negative consequences for the various programmes of the Buhari administration that empowered marginalised groups and remedied much of the nation’s infrastructure deficit.
In accepting his appointment as Grand Patron of the Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum, the presidential spokesman called on members of the association to be at the vanguard of promoting the study and practice of legal profession in the northern states.
“To build and secure democracy in our communities, you need lawyers and journalists as its guardians and protectors. Without one, the other will not be successful.”
The Chairman of AYLF, Barrister Olayinka Dauda Jimoh craved the support of the Presidency in giving strategic training to young wigs to enhance their leadership roles in the society.
Other members of the Forum at the meeting were Barrister Audu Umaru, National Welfare Director (Borno State), Barrister Ahmad Khalil, National Treasurer (Yobe State) and Barr Paul Gbande, Director of Publicity (Benue State).

As Rains Set-In, Community Leader Asks Nigerians To Go To Farm

Greenbarge Reporters

May 4, 2023

With another season of rain fall here with us, the National President of Egbira Nation Forum (ENF), A. S. Momohjimoh has advised people in his immediate constituency and Nigeria to immediately go to farm.
“Don’t be ashamed to go to farm no matter your level of education. By the time the harvest time comes, those you think make jest of you for going to farm, will come begging to have some produce from you.
“So, don’t mind anyone.”
In a statement he posted on a group WhatsApp platform, Momohjimoh said: “if you have plots of land for building project and it is not time for the project, use the land to farm now instead of it to remain idle.”
He however, offered to assist those who have the desire to go to farm but don’t have enough time and are not in partnership with individuals or company.
“ABSAB FARMERS NIGERIA ENTERPRISES is available to partner with anyone (contact com. A.S. Momohjimoh on this).Yes! We can.”
He can be reached on +2348166853837

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