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Abia State Government to Renovate 200 Primary Health Centres by Year-End
Abia State Government to Renovate 200 Primary Health Centres by Year-End....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Abia State Government has announced plans to renovate and retrofit 200 primary health centres across the state by the end of this year. This ambitious project is set to enhance healthcare delivery in the state and will be executed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
During a press briefing following this week’s State Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed details about the initiative. He emphasized that the renovation project will commence in the first week of September 2024, with a targeted completion date by December.
“This is a bold step undertaken by the Ministry of Health. Work will commence across the state in those 200 primary health centres in the first week of September, and the delivery of those projects will be somewhere around December,” Kanu stated. He further noted that all 184 wards in the state would benefit from this project, which is expected to serve as a “Christmas gift” to the people of Abia.
Addressing Health Concerns in the State
In addition to the renovation plans, Kanu informed the public about the state’s efforts to address health concerns, including the recent suspected cases of Monkeypox in Isiala Ngwa. Out of the 13 suspected cases, nine returned negative, one was positive, and three remain unconfirmed.
Kanu also provided updates on the government’s efforts to recover public lands that had been unlawfully taken over by private individuals. He highlighted the recent actions taken by a government committee to retrieve lands belonging to Government College Umuahia, underscoring the administration’s commitment to reclaiming all illegally acquired school lands despite potential resistance.
Ongoing Reforms and Infrastructure Development
As part of ongoing reforms in the education sector, the government will soon begin verifying private schools that were previously closed down. The training of primary and secondary school teachers in the state, facilitated by Educational Consultants ERIT, is nearing completion, and all exams conducted by the Education Development Center have been successful.
On the infrastructure front, Kanu announced that a total of 108 roads have been maintained and rehabilitated across the state through direct labor. The design work for several key roads, including the Ntigha–Mbawsi–Umuala Road and the Onuinyang–Okporoenyi–Oboro–Ikwuano Road, is either ongoing or nearing completion, with strategic roads across the state also seeing significant progress.
Land Recovery Efforts and Property Management
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Uche Emeh Uche, addressed concerns regarding the demolition of buildings illegally constructed on Government College Umuahia’s land. He clarified that the government is not in favor of demolishing properties unless necessary. Instead, the structures already built will be repurposed for appropriate use rather than being demolished, which would be wasteful.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Ngozi Azodo, assured the public that despite rumors, the state has recorded only two confirmed cases of cholera. She also mentioned that various isolation centers are being strengthened to manage any suspected outbreaks.
Furthermore, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, stated that the government has completed the identification of houses that will be demolished as part of the Umuikaa–Owerrinta road expansion project. He also noted that compensation for affected property owners will begin soon.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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