The Zamfara State Government has cautioned health personnel against absenteeism and negligence to ensure effective service delivery. Dr Nafisa Maradun, Commissioner for Health, made the remarks on Friday in Dansadau while leading officials of the ministry on an Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) exercise to general hospitals across all 14 local government areas of the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner and supported by directors and heads of parastatals under the ministry, began with visits to Dansadau and Magami General Hospitals in Maru and Gusau LGAs, respectively. Maradun stressed that the state government would not tolerate absenteeism or dereliction of…
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The Civil Society Organisation, Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI), has called on Nigerians to remain vigilant against counterfeit and substandard products in local markets. Mr Ofomhi Christopher, Executive Director of IADI, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, urging citizens to utilize reporting channels and support initiatives that strengthen quality assurance and public safety. “The news conference was convened in furtherance of the CSO’s mandate to promote transparency, accountability, and public discourse within Nigeria’s government and regulatory environment,” Christopher said. He explained that the briefing also served as a feedback session following IADI’s engagement with…
The Adamawa State Government has trained 100 members of cooperative societies on briquette compressed block production under its waste-to-wealth initiative. Hammajumba Gatugel, the state Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the training on Friday in Yola. According to Gatugel, the initiative is designed to empower beneficiaries from 10 Local Government Areas of the state, reduce poverty, and enhance self-reliance. “The initiative is a ‘waste-to-wealth’ intervention that promotes environmental protection by converting agricultural and biomass waste into alternative energy sources. I urge you to effectively utilize the skills acquired and step down the training in your…
Dr Muhammad Gana, Yobe State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, has condemned the rising incidents of violent attacks on health workers across the state. He made the remarks during a news conference in Damaturu on Friday, describing the attacks—which include physical and verbal abuse—as deeply troubling and unacceptable. “Healthcare workers—doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, laboratory staff, attendants, and support personnel—are the backbone of our health system. They serve under challenging conditions, often with limited resources, long hours, and high emotional pressure, yet remain committed to saving lives and alleviating suffering,” Gana said. He noted that assaults, threats, intimidation,…
The Kwara State Government on Friday in Ilorin urged development partners to adopt a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to nutrition programmes across the state. The call was made by the Executive Secretary of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, during the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Sustainability Meeting with key Local Government Area (LGA) stakeholders. Elelu highlighted the pivotal role of adequate nutrition in the growth, development, and overall well-being of children. She stressed that good nutrition is fundamental to building a healthy and productive society, noting that the future of Kwara State is closely tied to the…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of over ₦32 billion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and expand health insurance coverage nationwide. The approval was granted at the fourth quarterly meeting of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) for 2025, held on Friday in Abuja and convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Speaking at the meeting, Ms Kachallom Daju, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, said the fourth release of funds under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to regular funding, transparency,…
The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced the revitalization of six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Dr Suleiman Bashir, Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), made the disclosure on Friday during the PHC Revitalization, Kickstarting and Formal Handover of Project Sites in Yola. Bashir said the project, implemented through ADSPHCDA, aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by improving access to quality primary healthcare services. He noted that the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery. According to him, the handover…
The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Friday reviewed and validated the Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) for 2026–2030 to expand access to affordable child-spacing services across the state. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Sani Dambam, said the plan would provide policy direction for effective family planning service delivery once approved by the State Executive Council (SEC). He commended UNFPA for its support in providing family planning commodities, describing the partnership as crucial to expanding access for women and adolescents in primary healthcare facilities across…
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has directed that primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural communities be strengthened to ensure accessible and quality healthcare for residents across the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, following the fourth quarterly meeting of the Edo State Primary Health Care Taskforce, which Idahosa chaired on Friday in Benin. The deputy governor described rural healthcare delivery as critical to improving health outcomes and challenged local government chairmen to deepen access to essential services, stressing that governance must deliver visible impact at…
A non-governmental organization, African Food Changemakers (AFC), has reaffirmed its commitment to building a community of one million entrepreneurs across Africa’s agrifood landscape. The Executive Chair of AFC, Dr Temi Adegoroye, gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja at the organizations 2025 End-of-Year Agri-Food Entrepreneurs Mixer. The event was themed “From Celebration to Strategy: Strengthening Africa’s Agri-Food Future.” Adegoroye said the initiative would empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while strengthening food security and climate resilience across Africa’s food ecosystem. He disclosed that AFC currently has over 8,500 members drawn from 49 African countries, noting that the organisation aims to…