NIMASA donates items to hospitals and schools in the Plateau

 NIMASA DONATES ITEMS TO HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS IN PLATEAU STATE

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have donated hospital equipment and educational items, to some hospitals and schools in Plateau State.

NIMASA Assistant Director, Special Duties (External Relations & Technical Cooperation), Mr Daniel Kajo, said the gesture was part of the agency’s Corporate Social Responsibility to society.

Kajo said the gesture was in line with the vision of NIMASA under the leadership, it's Director-General, Dr Bashir Jamoh.

“This year, the agency has decided to intervene in all federation states.

“We are intervening in four areas; provision of hospital equipment, provision of educational items, support to security agencies and distribution of relief materials.

“This year, Plateau is the beneficiary of hospital equipment and educational items,” he explained.

The assistant director, said the distribution that was inaugurated at the Olusegun Obasanjo Model Jos and Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos, would be extended to other schools and hospitals.

According to him, public schools that seem to have been neglected would be the ones to benefit.

“After the inauguration, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) would continue with the distribution in the schools and hospitals we have identified with their support,” he added.

Plateau SEMA Acting Executive Secretary, Mr Chuwang Sha, said that the assessment of schools and hospitals to benefit has been concluded.

“The benefitting schools and hospitals have already been identified. So, the items have already been allocated and will simply just be conveyed.

“Within this week or next, each benefitting school and hospital will get the materials.

“After the distribution, we will make a comprehensive record of everything we have distributed and then send it to NIMASA,” he said.

SHA thanked NIMASA for partnering with the agency to reach out to the people of Plateau, particularly the less-privileged ones.

Chief Medical Director, Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos, Dr Philemon Golwa, thanked NIMASA for coming to their aid.

Golwa said that the agency’s intervention was timely as all equipment donated was urgently needed in the hospital.

“All the items you brought touch every aspect of clinical health. I can see wheelchairs, surgical sets (major and minor), telescopes, stretchers and a whole lot of other materials.

“I think it is the holistic arrangement and as soon as you disappear from here, we are going to channel them to the appropriate units for immediate usage,” he stated.

The elated CMD added that it was God’s divine arrangement for NIMASA to come to the Plateau Hospital for the benefit of humanity.

The educational materials donated include whiteboards, books, school bags, socks and writing materials, among many others.

 

NMA ELECTION: DR. KWIS SAMUEL, THE MAN WITH AN UNCOMMON ZEAL TO SERVE

 NMA ELECTION: DR. KWIS SAMUEL, THE MAN WITH AN UNCOMMON ZEAL TO SERVE

In every group or association, leaders are chosen or emerge to address
Contemporary issues and challenges. With the tenure of the current leadership elapsing, the Nigeria Medical Association Plateau state branch has offered its members another opportunity to choose credible leaders, men with a pedigree and a good track record of representation.

Amongst the array of credible people that are seeking leadership positions is Dr. Kiwis Samuel, who stands out as the best to succeed the outgoing chairman. He is a unique individual who feels the welfare and comfort of the people come first.

Dr. Kwis Samuel is an embodiment of accomplishments as a goal-getter, and above all, a humanitarian fellow who takes Pride in the fact that he belongs to a group of people who have dedicated their lives and are concerned with saving human lives. Humble in the sense that he belongs to an association that is built on a solid foundation erected by the great minds that had been there before him.

His humble beginning and rise in the medical leadership space started sometime in 1999/2000 at the University of Jos, when he was elected as the Class representative of the MBBS class of 2005. He served in that capacity until the class moved to the clinical in 2001 when he was elected to represent Bank Road Medical Students’ hostel in the University of Jos SUG Parliament. There, he served as the Secretary to the Parliament committee on Health.

Dr. Kwis Samuel, as a person whose inputs and ideas are always needed, The Plateau State Chapter of NMA nominated him as a member of its Audit Committee while he was still a resident in the Department of Radiology at the Jos University Teaching hospital before he proceeded to Zaria.

His determination to continue rendering his service to the several medical bodies, he belonged to, saw him duly elected as the ARD Assistant Secretary-General ABUTH shortly after starting his residency training in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH). He was later to be elected as the Secretary-General of ARD ABUTH. His ascension to this level qualified him to be a member of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) National Executive Committee (NEC) where he gained more experience in leadership.

During that same period, he also served as a member of the NMA Kaduna State Executive Council SEC.

Dr. Kwis Samuel, potential knows no bounds as he also served as the Chairman of ARD ABUTH *Constitution Review Committee before subsequently serving as the by-election electoral Committee Chairman of ARD, ABUTH.

Like a golden fish with no hiding place, his leadership qualities propelled him to become a member of the Kaduna State NMA disciplinary Committee.

Upon completing his residency training, he was nominated to be the Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria, ARCON.

He currently serves as the ARCON National Public Relations Officer, PRO

So many years after graduation from medical school, his classmates (UJ MBBS class of 2005), still found him worthy to serve as the class welfare committee chairman, a position he’s currently holding.

Dr. Kwis has also served on several committees cutting across ARD, MDCAN, and NMA. Also, he attended several NARD and NMA Meetings as a delegate and or NEC member.

Upon returning to Jos, Dr. Kwis quickly settled in and identified with NMA Plateau State. At that time he was to contest for the vice-chairman. But as God will have it, it never came to pass. That, however, did not deter him from participating fully in NMA activities. Little wonder, he was engaged by the NMA national body to serve as the Chairman media and publicity committee for the NMA Tin City 2021, AGC/DM. Also, the state chapter engaged him as a member Research and publication committee.

He’s a volunteer to several NGOs some of which have collaborated with and Donated items worth hundreds of thousands to the JUTH oncology unit.

With such pedigree in leadership and exposure, Dr. Kwis Samuel is confidently offering himself to serve because of his ability to deliver;

Servant leadership

*Competence in leadership

*Loyalty to the association, its organs, and constituted authority.

Robust engagement of members and other stakeholders.

*Targeted results-oriented leadership.

*Dedication to a well-outlined course of action.

With all these experiences and exposure trailing him, Dr. Kwis remains the best candidate at these fundamental times.

Think competence, Think Dr. Sam Kwis.

 

 

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS TERMINATES APPOINTMENTS OF SUPERVISORY COUNCILORS.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS TERMINATES APPOINTMENTS OF SUPERVISORY  COUNCILORS.

The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council Shehu Bala Usman has terminated the appointment of two Supervisory Councilors with immediate effect.

Those whose appointment were terminated are the Supervisory Councilor of Information, Research and Documentation, Silas Ibrahim and his Water  Sanitation and Hygiene courterpart, Christopher Nnajiofor.

In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary, Pastor Samuel Gyang Chollom, the Chairman appreciates them for the services  rendered to the council and wish them well in their future endeavors.

The statement further directed them to hand over all government property in their possession to the Council's Director of Personnel Management without any further delay.

Signed:

Pastor Samuel Gyang Chollom.

Secretary Jos North Local Government Council.

1st July,2022.

DAYYABU GARGA EXPRESSES SHOCK AND DESCRIBES LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU AS A QUINTESSENTIAL MOTHER.

DAYYABU GARGA EXPRESSES SHOCK AND DESCRIBES LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU AS A QUINTESSENTIAL MOTHER.

Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council,Dr Dayyabu Yusuf Garga has expressed shock over the demise of the late Ngo Naomi Jugu describing her as a pilar that held unto a diverse set of people irrespective of differences.

He said the Late Ngo Naomi Jugu played a role in this state that can never be forgotten standing for the rights of women and the downtrodden in the society.

Dayyabu Garga who received the sad news form far away Ibadan,Oyo State where he is attending the National Elective Convention of the Nigerian Petroleum Tanker Drivers and Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers was quick to say that Plateau State has lost a quintessential mother who stood for everything good in the State,Nigeria and beyond.

Paying glowing tributes,he said she has left footprints on the sands of time touching positively every aspect of politics,women and other human and fundamental rights while she lived.

Garga commiserated with the family,Government and Citizens of plateau state and the entire berom nation over the loss and adds that she will be remembered now and always.

He then pray God to grant her soul rest.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS DEBUNKS HIS PURPORTED IMPEACHMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS DEBUNKS HIS PURPORTED IMPEACHMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council , Shehu Bala Usman has condemned in strong terms his purported impeachment in the  Social media, describing it as the handiwork of his detractors who are bent on destabilizing his administration and plunged the area in a needless crisis.

A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Philip Eplong, the chairman described the purported impeachment as an exercise in futility that will not stand the test of time since there is no any record of Legislative sitting

 The Chairman  noted to impeached a sitting Chief Executive, proper and constitutional channels; such as the collection of the two third majority of signatures of members to a petition; presentation of the petition to the chairman;  the setting of seven Man committee shall be constituted to hear the alleged offences, if any and the presentation of the Committee's report for deliberation; must be followed.

The statement said all these procedures were not followed and described the alleged impeachment as a social media exercise and an abuse of the Legislative integrity, adding that what is reported is  unconstitutional, null and void.

The Chairman disclosed that since  assumption of office in October last year he has been carrying all along, including the Legislative Council and he is at a lost as to where the said impeachment is coming.

 He added that from all intents and purposes, the said exercise is aimed at rubbishing his modest achievements since assumption of office.

The Jos North Council Boss wondered why the Legislative Council will attempt to impeach him without giving him any notice or the opportunity of fair hearing through service and defence of allegations against him, if any, as enshrined in the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Shehu Bala Usman therefore used the medium to appeal to the security agencies to apprehend those behind the infamous move as their action has the capacity to cause the breach of the hard-earned peace currently being enjoyed in the state.

He urged his supporters to remain calm and be law abiding, noting that  efforts are on to unravel the identify of these agents of destabilization who, he said, are out to achieve their selfish interests.

The Chairman called on the people of the locality to go about their legitimate businesses as authorities of the council are on top of the situation.

Signed:

Philip Eplong. 

Special Adviser, 

Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman,

Jos North Local Government Council.

Dated June 30, 2022

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU.

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU.

The Captain of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi has commiserated with the immediate family and the entire Berom nation over the sudden demise of  Ngo Naomi Jugu who passed on last Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

The retired Comptroller of Customs described the late elder State woman and politician as a woman of substance whose patriotism to Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole was unequaled, adding that the legacy she left behind will be emulated by many.

"She lived a life worthy of emulation. She was a women mobiliser who believed strongly in the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women", he said.

According to him, the deceased was a pillar  of socio political and cultural emancipation not only in Berom land but Plateau State  as a whole.

Nde David Victor Dimka therefore expresses his deepest condolences to the Chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council, His Majesty, The Gbong Gwom Jos and the entire Berom nation over the loss.

He prayed for the repose of her soul and urges the family to  have the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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Laity council is saddened by the Senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians- Henri Yunkwap

 Laity council is saddened by the Senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians- Henri Yunkwap

Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has once again issued a press statement to express its sadness over the senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians.

The press statement signed by the National President, Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria Hon. Sir HenryYunkwap KSJI read ‘Less than one month ago we issued a press statement over the Sunday, June 5, 2022, unprovoked, brutal attack and massacre of Catholic worshippers on Pentecost Sunday, right inside the Church in Owo, during which over 40 unarmed Nigerians including women and children lost their lives, and many more were badly wounded. We condemned the barbaric act and called on the government to as a matter of urgency arrest the perpetrators and address the issue of insecurity in the nation.

While waiting for the government response, the situation keeps deteriorating as our Church and

Priests are now the soft targets of these daredevils.

We repeat, any government that cannot provide security for its people, indirectly tells them to defend themselves by whatever means they can. For how long are we to witness these barbaric acts of killing of our people and now our priests who have sacrificed all not only to the Church but the society as a whole. We are indeed tied to calling the attention of the government on what is incontrovertibly their primary responsibility.

Unfortunately, even now, many Nigerians, including priests, are still with their abductors. We strongly believe that this government is too intelligent not to know what is happening; as such they owe Nigerians an explanation to what is happening and why the Catholic Church and priests have become targets?

To our fellow Catholics and indeed all Christians and men and women of goodwill, these are indeed perilous times in the history of our dear nation; therefore, we must rise to the occasion and begin to match words with action. We must demand accountability from our leaders; they must be seen taking action against this evil murderer, rather than merely sitting in their comfort zones issuing condolence messages.

The Council sympathizes particularly with the Bishops, Priests, and the Laity of Kaduna and Auchi Dioceses who lost their priests in the hands of these bandits. May God console all families who have lost their dear ones as a result of the senseless killings in our land.

In spite of the evil, let us be assured that our Lord is enthroned on high. He sees all things and he will surely deliver us and our nation from all evil plaguing the nation.