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  • Otu Assures 13th Brigade Command Of Govt Support As He Flags-off Still Waters III Project In Bakassi

    Otu Assures 13th Brigade Command Of Govt Support As He Flags-off Still Waters III Project In Bakassi

    The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, has assured the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army of the State government’s commitment to support the Nigerian Army.

    Senator Bassey Otu, who was ably represented by his Deputy Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made this remark at the flag-off of Exercise Still Water lll 2023 held today at the Step Up Headquarters lkang, Bakassi LGA, Cross River State.

    Odey extended greetings from the peace-loving people of Cross River State to the Commander 13th Brigade and Soldiers while commending them for all their efforts in making sure that the state remains safe.

    Welcoming the Governor who was Special Guest at the flag-off, the Commander 13th Brigade, Brigadier Gen. E. l. Okoro said the exercise is part of Nigerian Army’s dovetail into realtime operation which is aimed at enhancing troop’s level of professionalism and preparedness in curbing security challenges prevalent within areas of responsibility such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, ritual killings, pipeline vandalism amongst others.

    Also present at the flag off were the Flag Officer, Eastern Naval Command, Commander NSS Victory, Service Commanders, the Speaker and other members of the Cross River State House of Assembly, the Chief of Staff to the Governor Senior Officers, Officers, Traditional Rulers, Clan Heads, and Chiefs Highlights of the event included the flag off exercise by the Deputy Governor assisted by Brigadier Gen. E. I. Okoro, combating display by troops, a tour of the camp and presentation of souvenir to Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.

  • UAE, Other Global Initiatives Partners Support Strategy To Reduce Multi-Dimensional Poverty In Nigeria

    UAE, Other Global Initiatives Partners Support Strategy To Reduce Multi-Dimensional Poverty In Nigeria

     

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed readiness to partner with the federal government in tackling humanitarian and poverty challenges in Nigeria. It commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s efforts so far in that direction.

    UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, made this known when he led a team from the embassy and Noor Dubai Foundation to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abuja.

    The Envoy who described the relationship between his country and Nigeria as symbiotic, said; “Nigeria remains a strong ally of UAE and we would continue to partner with Nigeria in key areas like humanitarian aid, job creation, Nutrition, health care development, and poverty alleviation.”

    Responding, the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, applauded the government and people of the United Arab Emirates for their timely interventions in critical sectors in Nigeria. The Minister specifically thanked the Ambassador and his team for taking steps to support Nigeria in many ways. She noted that the President has a great plan to eradicate Poverty under his 8-point agenda and has begun full implementation as such it is important that they identify areas to collaborate for the good of Nigerians.

    Also Speaking, the CEO of Noor Dubai Foundation, Dr. Manal Taryam, said the Foundation has been on humanitarian-related interventions including an eye treatment program which commenced with Katsina State while Lagos and Abuja will soon be launched. She said the Dubai Foundation has several areas, that directly link to the ministry’s mandate and will be happy to support.

    Present at the meeting was the SSA to the President on Community Engagement SW Hon. Moremi Ojodu and the SSA on School Feeding Hon. Yetunde, among others.

    Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair (ANIPR)
    Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to Honourable Minister, MHAPA.
    13/10/2023

  • Controversy Trails The Appointment Of Olukoyede As The New EFCC Chairman

    Controversy Trails The Appointment Of Olukoyede As The New EFCC Chairman

    Culled From Premium Times

    President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olanipekun Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an appointment that has stirred controversy over the candidate’s qualifications for the job.

    Many are of the view that Mr Olukoyede, a lawyer, is not qualified to be EFCC chairman under the law establishing the anti-corruption agency.

    The president also approved the appointment of Muhammad Hammajoda as the Secretary of the EFCC for a renewable term of five years.

    Both appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

    The appointments, announced in a statement by a presidential spokesperson on Thursday, confirm PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report days earlier about Mr Tinubu’s plan to name Mr Olukoyede as the next EFCC chief.

    Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson who signed the statement, said Mr Olukoyede’s appointment followed the resignation of the immediate-past substantive chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa.

    Mr Bawa has been in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS) facing investigations over undisclosed corruption allegations since his earlier suspension from office in June.

    PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Olukoyede, although a former secretary of the EFCC and ex-chief of staff to the chairman of the commission, did not meet the requirements of section 2(3) of the EFCC Act, to be qualified for the appointment.

    The law stipulates that a chairman of the commission “must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and possess not less than 15 years experience.”

    Mr Olukoyede, a lawyer, had no experience in any security or law enforcement agency until his first appointment at the EFCC in 2016 when he was appointed to serve as the Chief of Staff to then acting chairperson of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. He held the position from 2016 to 2018.

    He was subsequently appointed as the secretary of the commission in 2018 and served in that capacity up till 2020 when he was suspended from office by then-President Muhammadu Buhari. He was suspended alongside Mr Magu and some other officials of the commission. He and Mr Magu were never recalled.

    While Mr Magu was replaced with Mr Bawa in February 2021, Mr Olukoyede was replaced with George Ekpungu as the secretary of the commission in June 2021.

    But the presidency’s statement announcing the new EFCC appointments on Thursday stated that Mr Olukoyede served as the secretary of the commission up till 2023.

    Controversy over Olukoyede’s qualification
    There is a raging controversy over Mr Olukoyede’s qualification to occupy the office of the EFCC chair.

    Some believe that he does not meet, at least, one of the three major criteria in the provision of section 2(1) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, which requires the chairman to have “15 years cognate experience”.

    This assertion is based on the fact that Mr Olukoyede’s experience in any security or law enforcement agency only began with his appointment as the chief of staff to the EFCC chairman in 2016.

    In 2018, Mr Olukoyede was appointed the secretary to the commission, a position that qualifies as membership of the EFCC and can safely said to be higher than the equivalent of the rank of assistant commissioner of police, as the EFCC secretary legally serves as the head of administration of the anti-graft agency.

    But Mr Olukoyede held this position for only two years – between 2018 and 2020 when he was suspended by then-President Buhari without being recalled.

    Those who believe he is not qualified to be EFCC chairman argue that the number of years of his “cognate” experience, even factoring the number of years he served as chief of staff at the EFCC, the only law enforcement or security agency he has ever worked in, was insufficient.

    If he had continuously worked at the commission since 2016 unstopped, he would only have garnered about seven years of experience at a law enforcement or security agency, which opponents of his appointment believe falls short of the 15 years of “cognate” experience required to be qualified to become the chairman of the commission.

    On the other hand, some have argued that Mr Olukoyede ticks all the right boxes to be qualified as EFCC chair and that those who believe otherwise are only reading into the law what is not contained in it.

    Section 2(2) of the EFCC Act clearly identifies the secretary as a member of the commission. In fact, the provision designates the chairman and the secretary of the commission as the only permanent members, and others on the EFCC board as “part-time” members.

    Those in this school of thought say Mr Olukoyede meets the first condition of being a “serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement”, having served as the secretary of the EFCC.

    They also say that his position as the secretary of the commission for two years was well above the equivalent of an assistant commissioner of police or its equivalent when compared with the rank of officials that head the administration of other law enforcement or security agencies. For example, a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) is the head of administration in the Nigeria Police Force.

    Concerning the third condition stipulated in section 2(1)(a)(iii) of the law, which requires a candidate for EFCC chair to “possess not less than 15 years experience,” the defenders of Mr Olukoyede’s appointment argue that his years-long pre-EFCC experience involving combatting corruption and fraud also forms part of his cognate experience.

    This experience, they say, does not have to be from working at a government institution, as it is not stated as such in the provision. They argue that it is improper to add to a legal provision what the maker has not included.

    Read the presidency’s full statement announcing the appointment of Mr Olukoyode below.

    STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

    PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW EFCC CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION

    By the powers vested in President Bola Tinubu as established in section 2 (3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, that “the Chairman and members of the Commission, other than ex-officio members, shall be appointed by the President,” President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation.

    Mr. Ola Olukoyede is a lawyer with over twenty-two (22) years of experience as a regulatory compliance consultant and specialist in fraud management and corporate intelligence. He has extensive experience in the operations of the EFCC, having previously served as Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman (2016-2018) and Secretary to the Commission (2018-2023). As such, he fulfils the statutory requirement for appointment as Chairman of the EFCC.

    Mr Olukoyede’s appointment follows the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa.

    Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda to serve as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of five years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation.

    Mr Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda is a public administrator with extensive experience in public finance management who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri and a Masters in Business Administration from the same university. He began his career as a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi. From there, he went into banking, including successful stints at the defunct Allied Bank and Standard Trust Bank.

    President Bola Tinubu tasks the new leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to justify the confidence given to them in this important national assignment as a newly invigorated war on corruption undertaken through a reformed institutional architecture in the anti-corruption sector remains a central pillar of the President’s Renewed Hope agenda.

  • House Boy Poisons Family’s Stew

    House Boy Poisons Family’s Stew

     

    The boy’s master discovered that he had been stealing from him, and when the boy’s bank account was investigated, a huge account balance was discovered.

    The house boy had bought an iPhone Pro Max for his girlfriend. when the boy realized that his master had found out about his escapades and stealing, he poisoned the stew cooked for the whole family with snipper.

    At night, when the master’s wife decided to serve the food to everyone; she realized the stew had a different smell, like some chemical substance was poured inside.

    She raised alarm and started questioning the boy, because he was the only one left at home when she finished cooking. They had to buy a chicken and feed it with the food which immediately killed the chicken.

    The boy had to confess that he was responsible for the evil act.

    Source: Igbere TV

  • My Kid Sister Has Finally Taken My Husband, Mary Peter Bassey Cries Out

    My Kid Sister Has Finally Taken My Husband, Mary Peter Bassey Cries Out

     

    A woman has taken to her verified Facebook page @ Mary Peter Bassey to tell the world that her younger sister has finally taken her husband to

    In her words: “My kid sister has finally succeeded in taking my husband as her own husband may God judge you, Amen”.

    Her husband, Mr Peter Bassey also confirmed the story when he took to his verified Facebook page @ Peter Bassey to state that “I’m so happy that I have finally succeeded in takin my wife’s kid sister as my new wife”.

    A development which continue to generate controversy on social media with many condemning the action of the man.

    Mr Peter Bassey is alleged to have hail from Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State

  • Foundation Trains Journalists On Climate Change Reporting

    Foundation Trains Journalists On Climate Change Reporting

     

    The Godshield Kanjal Journalism Foundation (GKJF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, has trained journalists on climate reporting in Calabar.

    The training was held on September 21, 2023 at the Ernest Etim Bassey NUJ Press Centre the Cross River State Council secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ

    The training is the first collaboration between GKJF and the NUJ. Organizers say the training is motivated by the underreported climate issues in Cross River State, the south-south region, and the country in general.

     

    Founder of the GKJF, Godshield Kanjal, advised participants to “take advantage of this training plus the experience and expertise in this job to solve societal and climate issues.”

     

    He decried the minimal rate of participation by journalists especially in Cross River and Southern Nigeria ancestry in specialized beat, especially on climate change, and encouraged participants to take advantage of the space.

     

    The resource person, Solution Journalist and Deputy Editor at Prime Progress based in Abuja – Mr. Ogar Monday emphasized the need for journalists to add, express, and anchor their works based on data: “Always use data when doing your reports. Data connects your story to the global audience and gives it a human face.”

     

    Monday said that using data in reporting is a way of showcasing facts in day-to-day journalism practice and best reporting.

     

    He enjoined participants to be fully in the know of the current and developing facts backed up with data, tools, and research, to hold solid grounds when reporting their beats.

     

    Shortly after the training, one of the participants, Tina Todo of the Pillar Newspaper, expressed confidence in the training and lauded the organizers for the activity.

     

    Another participant and Cross River NUJ Secretary who doubles as Bureau Chief for the Guardian Newspaper, Solomon Azu, expressed satisfaction with the training and prayed for more eye-opening training.

     

    The highly interactive exercise featured senior Journalists from national and local media; media outfits such as the Leadership Newspapers, Blueprint Newspaper, Daily Trust Newspaper, Daily Post Newspaper, Pillar Newspaper, and CrossRiverWatch amongst others. The GKJF also launched its maiden journalism fellowship after the training.

  • C’River APC Northern Forum Commends Deputy Governor, Describes Him As A Team Player

    C’River APC Northern Forum Commends Deputy Governor, Describes Him As A Team Player

     

    Ukongikwen Adie

    The Cross River APC Northern Elders’ Forum led by Chief Fidelis Ugbo has commended the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey for being a good team player and leader of the north.

    This commendation was made when the Forum paid a solidarity visit to the Deputy Governor recently

    Ugbo, a former Secretary to the State government and leader of the team, commended the deputy governor for his humility, adding that, the sky is not the limit but the starting point in view of his notable feat.

    Ugbo applauded the host for the appointments made so far, as well as the state government’s plan underway to complete the Obudu cargo airport and the revival of the Ranch Resort.

    On his part, Chief Peter Ojie, who spoke on behalf of the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, urged leaders in the various local government areas not to only acknowledge Rt. Hon. Peter Odey as the Deputy Governor, but to also see him more as the leader of Cross River North.

    He assured the Deputy Governor of their support praying that his sojourn in administration will benefit the entire region.

    APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, recalled that Rt. Hon. Odey had a long history of achievements, but had remained humble despite this.

    He encouraged Odey to continue to cultivate the cordial relationship existing between himself and the Governor while assuring the Deputy Governor of the advisory role and encouragement of the Northern Elders Forum.

    Eba called on the group to support the present administration in the state till the end and not to abandon it halfway.

    Other APC elders and stalwarts from CR North including Ada Bekwarra II, Omang ldiege ,Chief Tony Undiandeye, Gabe Edi, Dr Kate Agba Ajibike, E. J Ekunke and Prof Zana Akpagu, in their respective statements also reiterated their support and followership for Rt. Hon. Peter Odey as the leader of Cross River North, praying that the present administration would end well.

    They maintained that all issues affecting party faithfuls and people from CR North would be resolved.

    Responding, Rt. Hon. Odey appreciated the group for coming together to honor him while assuring them that all the concerns they had raised will be addressed.

    He offered to facilitate a meeting of the Elders’ Forum with His Excellency, Prince Bassey Otu, to enable them thank him for his fatherly roles and the cordial relationship shared by the Governor and Deputy.

    Odey acknowledged the planned reception in his honor while assuring the Forum that when the caucus is formed, everyone would be carried along.

  • C’River Deputy Governor Receives Egbe-Mbube Progressive Union Calabar Branch

    C’River Deputy Governor Receives Egbe-Mbube Progressive Union Calabar Branch

    The Deputy Governor of Cross River State,Rt. Hon. Peter Odey today, the 11th of October, 2023 received in audience the Egbe Mbube Progressive Union, Calabar Branch in his office.

    Speaking during the visit, Rt. Hon. Odey expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the visit while extending to the group an invitation to his residence to enable them interface on issues bothering the community in a relaxed atmosphere.

    Concerning the issues raised by the group such as the abandoned clinic and dilapidated primary school in their region, Odey gave them assurance that the contractors handling the health facility will be contacted to complete the project and that the school will be renovated.

    Earlier, the chairman of the union, Dr. Sunny Ogon said the union has deemed it necessary to come and rejoice with him as their brother over his victory at the polls and to present a few challenges they are faced with back home. Ogon cited the clinic and the primary school in Egbe Mbube which had been abandoned and rapidly dilapidating respectively. He also be reported that the secondary school was understaffed.

    Also present during the visit were Chief Dr. Akpeh Edung, a retired permanent secretary, Professor Jonas Akung, Mr. Thomas Atem a retired director and others who felicitated Rt. Hon. Odey while reiterating the needs of the community and the call for more women inclusion in the scheme of things.

    Highlights of the visit included a presentation of a portrait to the Deputy Governor.

  • Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria Awards 4 Honorary Doctorate degrees, Inducts 26 Distinguished Fellows

    Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria Awards 4 Honorary Doctorate degrees, Inducts 26 Distinguished Fellows

     

    The Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria has inducted 30 Fellows into its fold.

    The induction ceremony which held on the 7th October, 2023 at JOENAGI College of Health Science, Obudu witnessed unprecedented attendance at the event.

    Declaring the event opened, the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Celcus Akomaye welcomed guests and thanked the management of JOENAGI College of Health Science Obudu for granting the approval to use the venue.

    Mr Akomaye said “I would like to thank the Management and Staff of Joeagi College of Health Science Obudu for granting us the approval to use its facilities for this event.

    “Our mission is clear, through our unique programs and platforms, we are dedicated to producing distinguished and innovative multi-skilled professionals. We seek to admit individuals and organizations with proven track records in healthcare, research, administration, and leadership, providing them with educational and professional training/certification.

    “By establishing linkages with a diverse group of professionals and captains of industries, we create openings for business and partnership opportunities for our members. We aim to project and position our members at the center of the global context, facilitating researchers to solve pending problems and make a significant impact on society.
    Our members are the backbone of our institute. They are distinguished healthcare promoters, educators, researchers, managers, administrators, leaders, executives, specialists, business experts, spokespersons, practitioners, consultants, entrepreneurs, politicians, ambassadors, coaches, and excellently proven skilled leaders with global recognition. We are proud to have assembled such a talented and diverse group of individuals who are committed to advancing the fields of health science, research/ education, management, and administration.

    “In addition to membership, the Institute of Health Science, Research, and Administration also offers accredited programs leading to the award of recognized professional and academic certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Through partnerships with both local and international recognized/accredited institutions, we ensure that our programs are flexible, stable, qualitative, and cost considerate, allowing professionals to further their education while maintaining their work commitments.

    “As a professional body, we are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the practice of professions. We aim to develop, support, regulate, and promote professional standards for technical and ethical competence. Our focus is not only on the benefit of our professionals, but also on the greater public good. We understand the importance of maintaining a strong reputation for our profession and strive to uphold the highest levels of excellence in all that we do.

    “Today, as we gather here to celebrate the induction and investiture ceremony, we embark on a new chapter in the history of our institute. With the support of our members and stakeholders, we will continue to strive for excellence and make a lasting impact on the fields of health science, research, management, and administration.”

    On his part the keynote speaker, the Director of Education and Training, Dr Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua, stressed on the need for resilience in entrepreneurship and adaptability in today’s rapidly changing world.

    He charged the public to imbibe higher work standard and diversify into other areas as a measure to ameliorate the already bastardized situation in our economy.

    A profile of the Inductees and Awardees during the ceremony is giving below in their categories:

    Distinguished Fellows
    PROF. DJIBRIL NAGUIBOU MOHAMED
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He holds BSc Biology, Doctor of Pharmacy, MD (Doctor of Medicine in General medicine), MDC (Doctor of Medicine in cardiology) , Msc Pharmacology and PhD in Pharmacology. He’s a professor in Medicine at the University of Parakou and HOD at University of Abomey Carlavi, Benin republic. He’s a cardiologist consultant at CNHU ,and the Vice Chancellor at Good Shepherd University Of Benin.

    Name: PROF. OGAR VICTOR UGBEM
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He has B.Sc and M.Sc in economics, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and Environmental Studies, Advance Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Educational Management, Membership/Registration: Associate Member of the Institute of Corporate Affairs Management of Nigeria and Fellow of Hartford International Business School in Nigeria. The president and Chancellor of African University of Benin – Cotonou in the Republic of Benin and President and Chancellor of African Bilingual University of Togo in Lome, Republic of Togo. Also, the President and founder.-AUB Educational Consult Lagos Nigeria.

    Name: PROF. WIRBA AMENU FOVEN
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He holds B. Pharm , MBBS , MD , PhD. He is Director of Academic Affairs at King’s college University, Poland; The president and founder and Vice Chancellor of Continental University Institute of Science and Technology, Cameroon; Professor at Faculty of medicine -Pharmacy at NAPISCTECH ,Cameroon and the former Director of School of Medicine and Pharmacy in IUB ,Cameroon.

    Name: PROF. BEST ORDINIOHA
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Professor of public health and community medicine, Director of school of Public health university of Port-Harcourt.

    Name: IBRAHIM UMAR
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Director of Education and Developmental Standard; National Primary Health Care Registration Board Of Nigeria. A RCHP of over 20 years, possess excellent communication and listening skills, works extremely well in a team. A renowned workaholic staff of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Of Nigeria.

    Name: DANLADI MAKPA JIBRIN
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He’s a Lecturer /Clinical Instructor; Nasarawa State University Keffi and FAMSAS College of Health Science Technology Keffi, State Chairman Private Clinic Proprietors Association (Community Health Practitioners Wing Nasarawa State), Assist. Secretary Health care providers Association of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter, Acting State Chairman Association of Primary Healthcare Tutors of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter. Hold the revered position of Madaki-Buh Chiefdom of Buh Chiefdom Traditional Council Wamba LGA Nasarawa State Nigeria. He also had the privilege of Being a Member Staff regularisation and Promotion Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Member Nasarawa State Ministry of Health Medical Oxygen Technical Working Group. Member CHAI Medical Oxygen steering Committee and Technical Working Group, Member of Nasarawa State University Keffi Department of Community Health Sciences steering Committee, Member Nasarawa State Human Resources for Health.

    Name: DR. IYOHA NERITA EMIKE OGBHEMHE
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Dr Iyoha has Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery and certificates of in management (NIM) as a chartered manager and in Anesthesia. Also she has Diploma from Modern Montessori International (early childhood educator 2½ – 6 years) and Diploma in Anaesthesia. She has masters in occupation Medicine and is also member of West African College of Surgeon.

    Name: DR. EMMANUEL NWAKAJI ETOR
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Public Health Inspector and a Research Scholar at Highstone Global University, Texas.

    Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Name: HON. BETHEL CHINEGBO ALOZIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Chairman, Evaron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    Name: SIR (BARR) AYANSHISHIE JOSEPH ADIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He holds BA(HON) LLB LAW, University of Calabar, CRS; Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) University of Uyo,Akwa Ibom State; Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education (PGDEE), University of Calabar, CRS; Higher National Diploma in Town Planning (HND), Polytechnic, Calabar CRS. He is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Nigerian Institute of Town Planners(MNITP) and Town Planners Registration Council Of Nigeria (TOPREG) RTP. He is also Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria.Former Executive Secretary of CRS Land Use and Allocation Committee. In addition, he is Former Crs Director Of Town Planning And Former Director Of Crs Ministry New Cities Development.

    Name: HON, DR. IGBOJIOUN BEKEE. O.
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He holds Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in various field such as: National Diploma in Public Administration from Akwapoly, Diploma in Photosynthesis/Mass-communication and Higher National Diploma in Public Administration both in Federal Polytechnic Nekede. Diploma in Public Health Administration and Management from Abia State College of Health Science and Management Technology ABA. BSC in Human Resources Management from Federal University of Agriculture Umudike. BSC in Public Health Science from Abia State University Uturu. Is a Public Health Board Member to the Abia State Primary Healthcare development agency (ASPHCDA) Abia. and also a Consultant to the Government of Abia State, Office of the Executive Governor as Special Assistant, Senior Special Assistant and Special Adviser on Public Health respectively.

    Name: INGIO, MARY UTIANGBESHIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Rm, Rn, Rophthn, B.Sc(Nursing Admin.) Pd( In View) M.Sc(Public Health) In View. Present Position, Director Of Nursing Services, Crs

    Name: MRS THERESA UTIANGWU UKAKA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: She’s a Double qualified Nurse (sister) Domiciliary Midwifery Services, Deputy PHC – Co-ordinator. Obanliku Local Government Council, CRS, Snr. Lecturer (Nurse Tutor), Abi College of Nursing, Itigidi, Abi CRS, Chief Lecturer, College of Nursing Services Obudu CRS.

    Name: Dr. MUSANGO ANTHONY DENNIS MUKWELLE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He’s the Ceo/ Medical Director Of Makwalla Health Care Services Ltd Abuja, a clinician of many years experience. Graduated from the university of Calabar with the degree in MBBCH 1995 and a master  of public health from the university Lagos in the 2000. Dr Musango has a PHD in medical quality from the Smart international college from the united kingdom and from the institute of man power and leadership of Nigeria. He has won many scholarships at home and abroad, especially the prestigious scholarship from Johnson and Johnson and the university of California USA and the Ghana institute of management and public administration for Managers in health care in west Africa. Dr Musango has work as a physician in the Norwalk hospital in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. He has written many abstracts that gave him full scholarships to present in the following countries:  France, USA, Thailand, China, Italy, Germany, Japan, and many more. Dr Musango is currently the CEO,and Medical Director of MAKWALLA HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ABUJA. He is a passionate quality assurance professional. Dr Musango is  the director of operations of Nestraklinikal, a collaborative program with the  university of Abuja, for the program quality management system and quality Assurance.He is also a graduate of the Lagos Business school now PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY.

    Name: AFAMEFULE EMEKA HENRY
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He was Radiographer/Sonographer ,New Hope Hospital Onitsha . Internee Radiographer: Lautech Teaching Hospital Osogbo Osun State, Sonographer. Meridian Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Radiographer/Sonographer,St Peters Hospital, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Sonographer.Glory Land Hospital Ovum Yenagoa Bayelsa State, Sonographer Everly Clinic In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Radiographer, Fmc Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Presently An Assistant Director Of Radiography Fmc Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

    Name: ASOEGWU MAGNUS EZENWA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Ugo has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of medical imaging and speech recognition device inventions. Her expertise extends to scientific research, focusing on Occupational Safety, Health, Safety, and Environment, Biotechnology, Biosafety/Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, and regulatory compliance. In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Ugo is the dedicated Lagos State Coordinator of the Women Leadership Institute and Network (WLIN). Under her leadership, she has successfully organized and facilitated empowerment programs for women and girls, providing financial support to widows and those in need. She has also implemented girl child leadership clubs in schools, promoting the development of future female leaders.

    Name: DR UGONNA C. ONYEKWELU
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives.

    Name: DEACON NTUIOKWA MANYO ATTA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Cooperative Development Bank (April 13th 2004 – December 5th 2005), First City Monument Bank (December 5th 2005 – March 25th 2007), Zenith Bank PLC (April 3th 2007 – March 25th 2011), First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Calabar Main Branch, Calabar Iman junction Branch, Obudu Branch and Ogoja Branch (April 5th 2011 till Date).

    Name: DR. BEN UDEME MAURICE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Medical Imaging and Radiological Services Practitioner, He had acquired job experience in Foundation for Restoring Women & Child Dignity (FREWOCD), Braithewaithe Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Ministry of Defence: Ship House Clinic, Military Hospital Port Harcourt and 13 B.DE Medical Center Calabar From 2012-Till date.

    Doctoral Fellows
    Name: DR. MRS. JEREMIAH ARISTIDE-FLORE
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: She holds a BSc in (Botany ), MSc in (Botany ), MD (Doctor of Medicine) , MPOM (Master of occupation Medicine). She has Affiliations include Fig tree Clinic where she is a Senior medical Doctor and West Africa Union University , Republic of Benin, as a Visiting lecturer.

    Name:. UNIMKE LINUS ABOH
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: Unimke Linus Aboh. Holds: Dip. Purchasing and Supply (KADSPOLY). B. Sc. (Hons) Pub. Admin. (ABU). MPA (M. Sc.) Pub. Admin (JOS). Currently, he is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu. He worked as Lecturer cum HOD, Pub Admin Dept., Allover Central Polytechnic, Obudu Campus. Lecturer 1, Dept of Pol Sci., Enugu State College of Education, Obudu Campus. Verification Officer, Cross River State social safety net enrollment project. He is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu.

    Name: DR MODUPEOLUWA PEACE DUROTOYE
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: She holds BSc., MSc, and PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Nutrition Health respectively. She has held positions as a clinical diagnostic assistant, customer care/marketing officer, clinical assistant in a ethomedical organization, biology teacher, Vice principal, regulatory officer, quality control and production manager, feed consultant /researcher, Lecturer/ Head of Department. She also serves as Vice Chairman/ Program coordinator as well as Director; in a NGO and an International Faith-based Organization.

    Research Fellows
    Name: DR. KUFRE EFFIONG ESSIEN
    Membership Level For Induction: Research Fellow
    Brief Profile: QHSE Consultant, CEO / Lead Consultant Safety Master Limited Uyo, AKS

    Fellows
    Name: DR. DORIS ATIBINYE DOTIMI
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: She’s an Associate Professor of Community Health (Department of Community Health Science) and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria (2021-Date). She is a fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Practitioners (FAIPH), a Fellow of the Institute of Human Resource Development (FHRD), and a Registered Community Health Practitioner (RCHP). She qualified as a Registered Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in 1992 and a Community Health Officer in 1997. She holds a Bachelor of Public Health Degree (BPH) from Texila American University, Guyana, 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from Imo State University, Nigeria, 2 Master Degrees in Public Health and Community Health from Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya and University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria respectively. She also holds a doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health from Walden University, USA. She is currently a member of several academic committees at Bayelsa Medical University, Dean, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University

    Name: DR. OKEM FRED IGBANG
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: National Diploma in Community Medicine, HND in Community Medicine, PGD in Public Health, PGDM, MSc in Health Management, Phd in view.

    Name: DR. DIDIOMA ANTHONY OGHENEVWOGAGA
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Join the Nigerian Army 1996 as Infantry, Trained as Dental Therapist and Lectured With the Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences, Masters in Education (M.Ed.)Administration & Planning, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Teacher Education, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Public Health (Dental Therapy) NOUN. PhD in Educational Administration (in view). Currently lecturing with the Delta State College of Health Science and Technology, Ofuoma.

    Name: ELIZABETH OKOHO ETIM
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Academic Qualification: B.Sc Anatomy, MSc Population and Reproductive Health, PhD Epidemiology (in view), Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).

    Name: DR. OMOWHARA LUCKY OTEHERI
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: MBBS Obstetrics & Gynaecologiy, Post graduate institute of medicine AcLs BLs CPR PALs Blood bone pathogen mental health and ECG, Diploma in Aesthic medicine IUI lab and clinical Essentials & Genetics Reproduction, Member of the American association of aesthetics medicines, AFRH -Association of fertility & reproductive of health, Indian fertility Society of reproductive health (IFS), Member of the Rotary international, Currently polio plus rep in Delta state. Chief medical director (CMD) Hannahson medical center / foundation /fertility clinic.

    Name: JAMES BARIBAARA PROMISE
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Adjunct Lecturer (National Teachers Institute (NTI). Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Study Centre and Classroom teacher: Health and Physical Education, Biology and Food & Nutrition (The Royal International Missionary Group of Schools, Port-Harcourt.

    Name: AZI ABRAHAM
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Maiduguri and a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety Education from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Portharcourt Rivers State.

    Full Members
    Name: SISE RACHEAL MBALE
    Membership Level For Induction: Full Member
    Brief Profile: She’s a Primary Health Care Practitioner, with over 10years experience in Practice.

    Other dignitaries at the event include;
    Dr. Ekpanghambah Mojafu-Ekpang (Director, Human Resources IHSRAN), Dr. Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua (Director Of Education & Training IHSRAN), and Mr. Unimke Linus Aboh (Head, Membership & Admission IHSRAN)

    In his closing his remarks, the Vice President of the institute, Associate Prof Gabriel Jeremiah Oruikor, acknowledged efforts made by those who pivoted the success of the event.

  • Betta Edu Meets Rescued Federal University Gusau Students, Assures Them Of FG’s Immediate Humanitarian Assistance

    Betta Edu Meets Rescued Federal University Gusau Students, Assures Them Of FG’s Immediate Humanitarian Assistance

     

    Emotions ran high Thursday when the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu met with the rescued students of the Federal University Gusau and assured them of improved security and immediate humanitarian response to support their recovery process.

    Dare-devil bandits had recently struck at the University and kidnapped twenty five (25) female students in their hostels. However, sixteen of them have been rescued by security forces.

    Speaking when she took the message of Renewed Hope to the Management and Students of the Federal University of Gusau, in company of the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, the Minister said President Ahmed Bola Tinubu was concerned by the unfortunate incident adding that he would ensure the safe return of the remaining students.

    Edu who personally interacted with some of the rescued students one after the other, said both Federal and State government are working together to improve Security in Zamfara State in particular and Northwest in general.

    According to her, “I bring you the assurance of the President, that those remaining students will be back. The President has put in place a security architecture in collaboration with Zamfara State government that will safeguards lives and property.

    She said one of the eight-point agenda of President Tinubu and indeed the primary agenda of government is Security and the welfare of its people.

    “I want to assure you that our children, our students will come back home and get back to school to continue their education.”

    “The President has assured us of improved security across the country to reduce humanitarian crises and eradicate multi-dimensional poverty, we hope that very soon, the remaining nine students in captivity will soon be released.

    “For the students, do not be deterred by the incident and continue to pursue your education, where necessary, we will ensure their full rehabilitation and reintegration to enable them continue their studies. Our President believes in Education, he has made provision for Student Loans and Scholarships to assist the education of young people.

    On his part, Governor Lawal commended Dr. Edu for taking the pains “to visit us over the ugly incident that happened 10 days ago.”

    The Governor assured that the State Government will continue in its efforts to work with the Federal Government to create a conducive learning environment and will also do its best to protect the lives and properties of the people which is the primary function of government.

    Lawal who said Zamfara Needs help from the federal government, said the coming of the Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister was an indication of a better collaboration from the federal government led by President Tinubu.

    The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Gusau, Professor Muazu Abubakar Gusau, said the management of the university was delighted to receive the Minister at this trying time.

    Professor Gusau, recounted the ordeals the institution has encountered in the hands of bandits in times past even before this administration and called for increased security for the institution.

    The VC appealed to Dr. Edu to factor in the University in her Ministry’s several intervention schemes.

    The institution Student Union Representatives led by Comrade Bello Aliyu, Commended the Minister for visiting them in their trying period, asking that the students should be accommodated in the National Social Investment Programmes of the Federal government. The victims of the incident also met with the Minister who is supporting them directly and will provide for some psychosocial therapy to help with quick recovery and reintegration.

    Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair (ANIPR), Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Honourable Minister, MHAPA.
    06/10/2023