[dropcap]D[/dropcap]eltans are yet to recover from the shock of Delta line sales by Gov. Okowa two months ago. Deltans raised their concerns over the curious sale of Delta Line to God is Good Motors Limited, a private enterprise which is believed to have been involved as a sponsor of the Governor’s 2015 electioneering campaigns. It was both curious and suspicious because, Delta Line with over 2000 fleet of buses and about a hundred terminals across the country coupled with the massive goodwill was sold out as a carcass for the paltry sum of N161 Million which is a gross undervalue. This was despite the bid for N2 Billion made by the Nigeria Labour Congress.
In a piece I contributed to this medium, I did urge Deltans to be alert and watchful as this government will go on to sell off the strategic assets and legacies of the state. It seems the prediction has come true.Recently, it was reported that the Delta State Government has concluded plans to sell off landed properties belonging to the State Government in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In a statement, Mr. Paul Osaji, the Chairman, Delta Development Property Authority (DDPA) confirmed that the sale of the buildings was approved by the State Executive Council. Osaji described the four buildings as old and dilapidated, having no rental value.
This was the same story fed to Deltans as the excuse for the sale of Delta Line. It was said that Delta Line was being run aground and indebted. The media machine of the Okowa administration went full blast and ran amok in a bid to convince Deltans that Delta Line was a carcass which must be sold as such. But Deltans are not deceived.
It is therefore no surprise that this same line is being repeated. It has become the regular trademark.
The truth of the matter is that the government in Asaba frantically wants to hoodwink Deltans once again. In this age of social media and virtual connectivity, information from Ibadan is that the said four properties situated in the highbrow Iganyaku and Molete areas of Ibadan are in a perfect shape. Despite their age, they remain wonderful architectural masterpieces with enormous aesthetic and economic value. They are far removed from the description being portrayed by the Delta State Government. They are not dilapidated neither are their rental value diminished.
To further expose the underbelly and grand deception of the present administration, the DDPA Chairman stated that the proceeds from the sale of the properties will be used to build housing estates for workers. This is to say the least an irony. As the French Philosopher Albert Camus puts it, “the welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.” How is it possible that four “dilapidated buildings with no rental value” could be sold and enough money raised therefrom to build housing estates? That must be the miracle of the 21st century.
The truth is like the smoke, and cannot for long be buried in the ground. The truth is that at the moment, a buyer, someone in the corridors of power has been positioned to buy up the four properties for a paltry sum of N2 million.
It is an assault on Deltans to sell off the strategic assets of Deltans meant to serve as an economic buffer for future generations. Cover up and outright lies is an insult on Deltans for which the present administration must apologize to Deltans.
It is time for the State House of Assembly, Political Parties and Critical stakeholders to rise up from their lethargy and call the government to order else this trend will continue.
God forbid that a day will come when the Delta State University, our public Hospitals and indeed the Government House will be sold to the friends and business partners of the Governor.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Evance Ivwurie has reiterated the State Government’s commitment to complete the Okpanam Road project. Hon. Ivwurie stated this during an inspection of the project in company of other members of the Committee in Asaba. The Chairman stated that Okpanam Road project was a pro-people and pro-development project which the Okowa led administration was passionate about to complete, saying that it would ease the sufferings of the people saying that the road was pivotal in the Asaba capital territory.
According to Hon. Ivwurie, “Because of the importance of Okpanam Road, the House members during the budget defence fought for more funding of the project, to ensure that the contractor speed up the work and complete the project.” He urged the contractor to use the period of the dry season to hasten the construction of the road.
Barr Samuel Alege (SAN), Chairman of Tratrix Construction Nigeria Ltd, the Contracting Firm handling Okpanam Road project, stated that the timeline of the road depended on the release of money from the State Government, even as he promised that before December, 2017 the area that had been covered would wear a new look.
According to Barr Alege, “The Company intended to secure the entire road, finish the drains so that we have a road then come back and do the overlay.” He urged the State Government to improve on the funding of the road, to enable the company deliver it on time.
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]is Royal Majesty, Omo N, ‘Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II- Oba of Benin, on Wednesday made an historic visit to Abuja after his coronation in October 2016. The Oba who arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:05p.m., was received by some Benin traditional chiefs, prominent Benin indigenes and friends.
Chief Odigie Oyegun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), one of the Edo indigene at the Airport to receive the Monarch, said that the visit by the Oba was historic being his first after his coronation.“The Oba’s visit is bringing peace, hope to the country and change in the nation.“Everybody is here as you can see to give him a rosy welcome. It is an historic occurrence, our new Oba, a unique Oba with a unique culture.“We also have a unique president in the person of Muhammadu Buhari with a unique way of doing things. A lot of good things will come out of this visit,’’ he said.
Similarly, Mr Johnson Agbonayinma, a member of the House of Representatives, said the Edo indigenes in Abuja are excited to welcome the Oba which he described as caring.“There is a saying that if you do not value what you have, somebody else will help you devalue it.“I value my traditional Institution and all I can do is to tell my Honourable colleagues, friends of Edo to let them know that we have a caring King.
“I am happy to see the crowd that came to receive the Oba; I ask God to bless them and the chiefs as well.“This is to tell you that our Oba is one who deserves all the respect accorded to him without being sentimental.“It is a glorious day as his mission is to also show appreciation to all those who supported him during his coronation.“It will be an honour to understand that we have an Oba who cares about the unity of the country.
Also Mr Dickson Omoregie, the President of Benin community in Abuja described the visit as a multi-dimensional as he would move from one place to another to appreciate those that supported him during his coronation.“That is why he is starting here in Abuja to visit his children, we are delighted to receive him.“When your daddy comes to visit you, you are so excited; It is a joyful day for us Edo people in Abuja.’’
Also, Mr Osazuwa Imasuen described the Oba as a man of the people, a highly trained diplomat who knows the value of friendship.“We are glad to receive the Oba as he brings us peace and goodwill,’’he said.
Traditional dancers from Benin Kingdom and Abuja thrilled the crowd who came to receive the Oba.
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you’ve received an SMS from N-Power but got a message that you’re not selection for the N-Power 2017 Pre-selection List when you tried to check online; then this article is for you.Please don’t panic, you’re at the right place and at the right time. I’ll answer your question collectively and you need not worry about anything at all. Many are asking the same question as yours, “I received an SMS that, my name was successful. When I checked online, I got an unsuccessful message”. Don’t worry, you’re on track.
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Prof. Thamos Agan, Chief Medical Director, CMD, The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofessor Thomas Agan, Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) and Chairman, Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals speaks on the state of Health Facilities and challenges faced by these Hospitals in Healthcare delivery.
You have been CMD for the past 6 years, how do you see the state of the health sector?
Everything you do, from the president to the unborn baby depend on the state of your health. Therefore you must be healthy before you become an active politician, doctor or whatever you want to be. The three tiers of healthcare delivery, namely, primary, secondary and tertiary have not thrived very well because of poor funding. However, I must appreciate the present regime of President Buhari for improving budgetary provision to the health sector. It will be highly appreciated if this budgetary provision is implemented. I must commend the previous regimes especially President Obasanjo who introduced VAMED to upgrade the equipment in 14 tertiary hospitals. There was a continuation during the Yar’Adua and Jonathan’s era. The drive by the present government will assist the health sector. States and local governments should take critical appraisals and funding of the secondary and primary health services respectively. However, the bottom line for Nigeria is universal health coverage.
Yearly, there have been improvement in budgetary allocation to the health sector, but the question is, is this money being released? It’s unfortunate that because of the recession in the economy, not only in Nigeria but worldwide budgetary allocations are not always fully released. Be that as it may, more has to be done. The bottom line is the fact that we need universal health coverage where everybody-young, old, rich, poor-will have access to basic healthcare delivery. As at now, only a small percentage of Nigerians are covered by any form of insurance. Most of those who are covered are staff of government. Right now, over 70% of expenses in health by individuals are out of their pockets. With the universal health insurance, everything will be covered such that if a patient goes to the hospital, he/she will be aware of the fact that his expense has been covered with insurance. This means the farmer in the village should have access to basic healthcare; the rich man in the town should have access to basic healthcare. So if Nigerians have that universal health coverage, more will be done. I’m confident that the present government in Nigeria is looking towards that and this is why recently they tried to start implementing the National Health Act, the bill which was passed two years ago. So I believe so much that that will happen.
But most facilities in the hospital are in a deplorable state. So why is it so?
The issue of power is not peculiar to the Calabar Teaching Hospital but is a national challenge. The power is so epileptic and we have to utilise backup power which is generators. Now, what is happening is that hospitals pay above industrial rates. As at November last year, we were paying about N40 per kilo watt instead of N33.7 per kilo watt. Today, we pay about N49.3 per kilo watt which is far higher than industrial rates and collectively and variously, we have tried to appeal to the enabling powers, that is the government to see the possibility of reducing this rate to domestic rate and it is appalling that we have not gotten a positive response. Even though public power supply is epileptic, we still pay very high. Secondly, the generators, we need to see to its maintenance, we look at diesel supply which sometimes we need to get two trucks of between 20 – 40, 000 litres. Now you know what this means. Our overhead allocation is N6 million per month. Since January till now, we have only received 5 months allocation which cannot even take care of a tanker of diesel. So the truth of the matter is that no matter what you do, there is always going to be some challenges.
Power supply in the health sector is a major issue bearing in mind the fact that without power, you cannot treat a patient. Without power, you cannot apply the facilities. Without power, you cannot do much. Even the major thing which is research and training cannot be undertaken without power. So, what I am saying in essence is that because of this incessant power failure, we have a lot of challenges and it is not funny. One of the solutions to this is for federal government to fund power supply to the health sector centrally. If this is done, you will witness improvement in service delivery, training and research all translating to improvement to good health for the people and improvement in the economy of the nation.
Recently, you were quoted as saying that most deaths are attitudinally related. Can you say more on this?
Attitude remains a major cause of death in our country and indeed our hospitals. Just look at attitude from the patient, the relatives and even the immediate society, denials, religious interference, poverty, ignorance all have attitudinal basis leading to delays that impact negatively on the health outcome. Attitude of the health care giver from the hospital gate through the emergency unit, record staff, account staff, nurses, health assistant, doctors, laboratory scientist, radiographer, theatre and every form of delay suffered by our poor patients are attitudinal. The person at the medical records equally says you are not the only person here – the clock is ticking, that’s attitude. If you build all the delays caused by healthcare providers, you will realize that attitude of health care providers plays a major role in deaths in our tertiary institutions.Gentlemen, I stand to be corrected. I have suffered it myself not once and not twice!
Recently, the federal government stated it is considering stopping doctors from engaging in private practice. How do you see this move and how does this impact on public health?
I think it is a move in the right direction especially as it applies to those working in the public sector. The law that established the medical practice says that you are free to engage in private practice in as much as it does not interfere with your official duties. Generally speaking, as consultants, if you run a hospital, it means that you admit patients like we do in federal hospitals. But when you have a private practice, it also means that you admit patients.
This move should not only end with doctors but should be extended to scientists who open private laboratories as well as pharmacists and physiotherapists. You cannot serve two masters at a time. Most public officers just bear the name that they are staff of teaching hospitals, federal medical centres or public hospitals. They are permanently in their private practices. Sometimes they have agents that move patients from public hospitals under any guise to their private settlements. It is sad to say that some may not see their patients from clinic through wards, theatre until they are discharged. We either work in the public sector or run our outpatient consulting clinics whose activities should not interfere with our official duties or run our private practices fully.
Rather than being in their places of employment during official hours, they are in their private facilities. Some of them only came around to look at for those who can afford to pay them in their private facilities and then take the patients over there. How come sometimes people who are at the point of death are rushed down here and when they die, it’s said they died at UCTH. I call this attitudinal corruption that is punishable in hell fire.
I believe that government should look at the various sectors within the health sector itself so that things can be done the way they ought to be done. For me, it’s either you are doing private practice or you are working for the government.
Do you think these people are sabotaging the system?
Well, permit me to say again that it’s pure sabotage. I can tell you clearly that a lot of us may not have even seen our patients in the last one year and are still said to be staff of the hospital. Are they morally justified that they are the ones managing the patients? This happens because some of them have junior officers who will look after patients. You know in a hospital like this, we have house officers and resident doctors before the consultants and probably the resident doctors have been coming. For me, this attitude robs off on the junior workers because, already, you are inculcating bad working habits into them and if we are leaving legacies, what legacies are we leaving? I call it attitudinal corruption.
Have you gotten any report that hospital staff tried to lure patients to their private practice and what steps have management taken to discipline those staff?
There is no law for now that says this is how to sanction such staff. But I verbally reprimand them. There is no doubt about that. This matter is becoming a topical issue and management is educating patients. Whoever tells you that if you come to his private clinic, you will get the best, report that person to me and that person will be reported to government because we are all government’s employees. We will stop it soon.
What do you plan to do with the wards that are in deplorable state?
That’s why I talked to you about outsourced services. The attitude of some of the patients is terrible. How would you imagine a patient who uses newspaper to clean up and then put it in the toilet? It will block it. The situation is not very friendly because of the outsourced services we had to suspend one way or the other. These people were not being paid and there was massive looting and stealing within the system.
In April this year, we all met in Port Harcourt to iron out the issue of outsourced services and the government came to verify the money being owed for outsourced services and we were told these monies will be paid immediately. As I speak to you, we do not have any clue whether the money will be paid. As at April, 2017 almost N300 million is being owed for outsourced services which is from 2012 to 2016. It is budgeted for usually under service wide votes but we have not received it even as I have sent a reminder to government on behalf of teaching hospitals in the country. Some of these outsourced staff has taken the hospital to court as if the hospital is the one owing them. I feel bad that they are suffering because of the simple small money. We are all Nigerians and these people are dying. So if this money is paid to these people, they will come back and keep the system clean. If these people are not working, the hospital deals with what is called biological hazards infecting conditions. If we do not handle human parts properly, there is a high probability that the patients, staff will become infected.
How about autonomy, is the hospital looking in this direction to reduce its pressure on the government?
When you talk of autonomy, it means you want to privatise the hospital and if you privatise it, then 90% of staff must leave so you increase the number of people that are unemployed and also the hospital’s charges. That’s not what Nigerians want. What we should be talking of is making Public Private Partnerships (PPP) more feasible and flexible for people to operate. Investors will bring their money and invest in hospitals. For example someone will invest in radiology department and it will be managed by the hospital and the investor. If you take a particular section and the person invests there, whatever comes out of it will be managed by both parties. Again, when you talk of PPP, the public workers are very apprehensive because those who are working for government may need to be edged out. So the solution is PPP and the conditions for it have to be softened.
See the photo of this shameful humans sprayed in the league of alcohol after the cut…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you tell people that alcohol is not good for both body and soul, many will argue to their last blood. Some will even turn the Bible upside-down and quote ‘Jesus turned water into wine in a wedding in Gethsemane’.
Some will even profess, if alcohol is a sin, then why did God created it. While others will say their pastors or doctors says ‘drink but don’t get drunk’.
People will always fine silly excuses for their sins, but they don’t know that sin has a multiplying effect; the more you try to cover it, the more deeper you go.
See the photo of this shameful humans sprayed in the league of alcohol after the cut…
(From L-R) Amb Udofia (2nd right) and Prof Fagbohun (4th right)Left, moderator of the event Mr. Patrice Okaro (UK) introducing the family of Dr. Carew
MC for the event-Actor, Keppy Ekpenyong introducing the Keynote speaker, Prof Fagbohun
Chief Charles Okonkwo,The National President of ” Project 45″ (Centre), Chief Austin Izagbo(Ide of Ibusa)(right)and other Dignitaries
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]roject 45 held her maiden INAUGURAL MEMORIAL LECTURE FOR DR BOLAJI AREMU RASHEED CAREW in Orchid Hotels, Lagos.The inaugural edition of the lecture inaugurated to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Carew, an erudite and foremost scholar, who served as Provost at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, and Lagos from June, 1991 to June, 1998. Praising the late Provost, the National President of the Project 45, Chief Charles Okonkwo said that we are here to celebrate a man whose passion for youths development and empowerment was commendable.Chief Okonkwo stated: “Dr. Carew throughout his lifetime fought tirelessly for equality, dignity and justice and he would continue our hearts and that of all those who were fortunate to have come in contact with him.“We as his disciples will remain fully committed to his vision and all Dr. Carew espoused, starting from doing more to help in promoting the rule of law.”
“Project 45” is a body of professionals worldwide who wants to make a difference in the society with the view of affecting fellow Nigerians in a positive way. Education is a necessary tool to the development of a Nation’s economy and establishment of educational institutions support and commitment.According to Chief Charles Okonkwo, he said that “Project 45” has build a positive rewarding association.A stride that have in several ways helped in grooming a society of highly disciplined group of decent gentlemen. A stride that was cultivated in 1972 with just a handful of selective youths, and today they have expanded cross the six continents of the world.This group is also partnering with National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons(NAPTIP)and other organisations within and outside Nigeria to fight these menace of human trafficking which has further extended to other organs of trafficking in Nigeria and championing the campaign against terrorism by mobilizing fellow Nigerians from all strata of the society to support our Our Troops Against Terrorism (SOTAT).
MC for the event-Actor, Keppy Ekpenyong introducing the Keynote speaker, Prof Fagbohun
A member of the group and Keynote Speaker for the event, the Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Ojo, Prof Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun; Ph.D., speaking on the theme: ‘Promoting the Rule of Law in Nigeria: The Role of Institutions’, noted that although corruption is a common feature in developed climes, the structures established by their governments makes sure that perpetrators are punished for their crimes.
The Professor of Law laments that: “Every political landscape will be confronted with this (Corruption) and like what is obtainable in other climes, Nigeria is lacking in laws to berth institutional governance, but what saddens me is that our public institutions which are supposed to serve as checks and balances on public officers and leaders who act in error or abuse offices wittingly or unwittingly are not able to live up to expectation.”
Dr. Christopher Okeke, who served as a member of the panel of discussants that considered Prof. Fagbohun’s speech, added that “The first this country “Nigeria needs is upholding the principles of separation of powers, because the country as it were looks like it is being run like a dictatorship state. We must change the way we do things, beginning from making sure that everyone is held to the same standards at all time.” Bar. Patrick Etim, a member of the group and panelist, on his part stressed that “there cannot be strong institutions unless the people (Nigerians) themselves are ready to change. In Nigeria we are held back by religious sentiments, political sentiments and all other types of sentiments and until this orientation changes we will not make any meaningful progress.” This great lectures was anchored(MC) by a Celebrity and Actor Keppy Ekpenyong who is also a key member of this “Project 45”.
The group in conclusion urged the Federal Government Government to expedite action on this beginning the process by teaching the next generation and also called on the Federal Government to build strong institutions ,if it must succeed with its current anti-corruption drive.
The Orchid Hotels, Lagos, venue of the event was literally shot down as huge crowd made their way, to the venue to behold the INAUGURAL MEMORIAL LECTURE FOR DR BOLAJI AREMU RASHEED CAREW spectacle, and catch some fun, there was plenty to drink and eat, it was all glamour and show of opulence. An estimate of about one thousand guest graced the occasion, some dignitaries that attended the event are Chief Austin Izagbo (Ide of Ibusa), Prof Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun,The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Ojo,Dr. Christopher Okeke and other dignitaries
Mr & Mrs Jerry Attah PRO, CUSTOMS, FOU , ZONE “A” Lagos
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he entire members of Grassroots Newspaper Publishers Network felicitate with the family of Mr & Mrs Jerry Attah ,our amiable PRO,Federal Operations Units , Zone “A” Nigerian Customs Service, Ikeja-Lagos on their child naming ceremony which took place on the 21st November 2017 at Vaatia College , Makurdi. Congratulations on the newborn and the naming ceremony. May the almighty God protect the child in his amazing love. May the blessings of the heaven be on the baby. Congratulations once again
Sir, we have been very privileged and honoured to have you in my life,Your worth cannot and will never be quantified. For all you have been to us and your Customs command over the years, and for all you will still be to us, thank you.
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he West African Examination Council, WAEC, has released the results of the 2017 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination for private students ,with mass failures recorded. The results were released in Katsina State, yesterday, during the 55th Annual Meeting of the Nigeria National Committee (NNC).Announcing the release of the November/December 2017 WASSCE, which was written by 131,485 candidates, WAEC’s Nigeria National Officer, Mr. Olu Adenipekun, said only 34,664, representing 26.01 per cent, obtained five credits, including English Language and General Mathematics.
Adenipekun disclosed the result showed a decline in the percentage of candidates who made five credits including English and Mathematics, compared with the last two years. He added that the percentage of candidates in WASSCE, for private candidates, in 2015 and 2016 was 28.58 per cent and 38.50 per cent, respectively.
He also disclosed that the results of 14,756 candidates, representing 11.07 per cent of candidates, were withheld for alleged examination malpractice. He said cases of withheld results are being investigated and the reports would be presented to the Nigeria Examination Committee for consideration.
The WAEC boss revealed that the 131,485 candidates, representing 98.70 per cent, had their full results processed and released. The HNO said 111,763 candidates, representing 85.89 per cent obtained credits in two subjects, 98,506 others, representing 73.94 per cent made four credits.
According to him, 65,483 candidates, representing 49.15 per cent, recorded credits and above, in five subjects, while 48,824 candidates, representing 35.14 per cent, obtained credits and above, in six subjects. Adenipekun also said registration for the first series of WASSCE for private candidates in 2018 has started.
The council also announced that it will begin to conduct two series of the WASSCE for private candidates from 2018.According to the council, the first will be conducted between January and February while the second will be between August and October each year.
“The WASSCE for private candidates 2018- first series would be an urban based examination. 19 subjects will be available for the examination, intending candidates for the first series are hereby informed that the registration will be online,” it said.The council said candidates are expected to pay a registration fee of N13,950 and a commission of N500 to banks and accredited agents.
“The normal registration period is from October 9 to December 29,2017, after obtaining the registration pin, candidates should log on to www.waeconline.org.ng,” it said.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Bode George National Chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation has called on the National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, to resign with immediate effect. Chief Bode George’s campaign organisation said it hinged its demand on the role Makarfi is allegedly playing in the process towards the party national convention slated for December 9.
In a statement signed by its Director General, Alhaji Ibrahim K. Aliu, yesterday, the campaign organisation said “Makarfi’s role this year is increasingly disturbing and rather untidy. “Apparently spurred by a personal ambition of contesting for the presidential office in 2019, Makarfi is brazenly allying with a particular aspirant in the South South, to deliberately distort the process, muddle equity and invariably destroy the democratic process for transient personal gains.
“We strongly advise Senator Makarfi to resign his position forthwith because he has been severely compromised. He can no longer play the role of a neutral arbiter who stands far above the fray. “He is already tarred and soiled in the muddy waters of partisan prejudice.
“Makarfi should now do the most honourable thing by walking away and face his ambition squarely.“He cannot use a privilege non-elective position to wangle undue advantages to his own side. It is patently unacceptable.
“Makarfi’s action, to put it mildly, is untoward. Everywhere you look, Makarfi is planting agents of his favourite South South candidate, to stage-manage warped and skewed congresses in an undisguised mockery of all the normative patterns of our founding fathers whose enduring forte about equity, justice and fairness is now being flung into the gutter.
“In a way, Makarfi is evidently resolved to repeat the farcical malady that characterised the debacle in Port Harcourt, last year. “We have equally resolved that we will not be led along this ruinous path again. Never!”
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