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NGO donates 2 Clinics To Kaduna Communities: RURCON
NGO donates 2 Clinics To Kaduna Communities: RURCON
NGO donates 2 clinics to Kaduna communities. The health commissioner enjoined the communities to take ownership of the clinics and work together to ensure their sustainability.
Anon-governmental organisation, Rural Development Counsellors For Christian Churches in Africa (RURCON), has donated two clinics to Zaman Awon and Baban Gida communities of Kaduna State.
The two clinics built with support from Barnabas Foundation are located in Zangon Kataf and Lere Local Government Areas, respectively.
Speaking at the official handover of the facilities at the two communities, RURCON’s Executive Director, Dinatu Ayinzat, said that the gesture was a product of the organisation’s effort to demonstrate the love of Christ and take care of the physical needs of man.
She said, “We came to these two communities to teach climate smart agricultural methods to enhance food security and well being.
As we engaged in the communities, we discovered the dire need for a health facility and we looked for support. With the help of God, we were connected to Barnabas Foundation, who gave us the support to construct these clinics.’’
Ms Ayinzat explained that the goal of RURCON and Barnabas foundation was that, as people come for physical healing, they would also get spiritual healing through the message of salvation they would hear in the clinics.
She appealed to all the relevant stakeholders to complement RURCON’s effort at putting the clinics to use at the shortest possible time.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Health, Umma Ahmed, represented by Dr Paul Yohanna, stated that the facilities were a testament to their shared commitment to improving healthcare access for all.
The commissioner enjoined the communities to take ownership of the clinics and work together to ensure their sustainability.
In their separate remarks, the Paramount Ruler of Atyap Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf LGA, Dominic Yahaya, and the Secretary of Baban Gida in Lere LGA, John Danlami, thanked RURCON for coming to their aid.
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Describing health as wealth, they explained that the facilities would reduce the health challenges bedevilling the residents of the areas.
On their part, the Vice chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, Godwin Dandaura and the acting Mentor, Lere Local Government Health Authority, Bitrus Garba, promised to ensure the adequate staffing of the facilities.
Some of the community members, Danjuma Ali and Yakubu Ibrahim, from Zaman Awon and Baban Gida, respectively, expressed gratitude to the donors for the timely intervention.
According to them, the establishment of the clinics gave them a new lease of life as they would no longer have to travel long distances to access basic medical services.
They called on other well-meaning organisations to emulate RURCON in providing succour to rural communities.
Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment Of Trades, Non-Tradesmen, Women: Apply
Nigerian Army begins recruitment of trades, non-tradesmen, women: Apply. The Nigerian Army has commenced enlistment for its 89th regular recruits intake, for tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women.
The Nigerian Army posted the notice of the recruitment on Tuesday on its X handle.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates,” the post reads.
“Application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are advised to apply once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Interested applicants are advised to log on to http://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from March 31 to May 17, 2025.
“Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise, which will take place from 2– 16 June 2025.”
The application website offers additional instructions for eligible candidates on the application process, detailing the required criteria.
“Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and BVN print out, and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards,” the post adds.
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“Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law. They must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
“Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin and must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively.”
There’s No Democracy In Nigeria, Peter Obi Explains Why
There’s no democracy in Nigeria, Peter Obi explain why and says “let’s stop telling ourselves lies”.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections. Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, says Nigeria is not a democratic country.
Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi claimed that the standards for measuring democracy do not exist in Nigeria.
“I have said it, and I maintain that there is no democracy in Nigeria today,” Obi said.
“Nigeria today is not a democratic country. Let’s stop telling ourselves lies. If you look at all the tenets and yardsticks measuring democracy, it doesn’t exist here.
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Today, the government we have is not of the people.
“It is not by the people because the people didn’t vote. It wasn’t their votes. I’m not just talking about the presidency; it’s across the line. Look at what happened in Edo. Can you call that democracy?
“It is not the vote of the people. And it is not for the people. I have just told you that I went to an IDP camp where we have thousands of people. No primary health care.
“They were begging me to have one nurse, which I said I must make sure they have. They don’t even have a primary school, which again I have told them I will make sure it happens.”
Obi criticised the government for prioritising the wrong issues and neglecting social capital development.
“So, what are you doing for a country that just spent N21 billion to renovate the house for the vice-president who isn’t living there? And you cannot even have a primary school for kids who are going to be leaders of Nigeria tomorrow,” he said.
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In March, Obi faulted President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers and suspending Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state.
The former governor of Anambra said Nigeria’s democracy, which has been progressing since 1999, is now collapsing and being “knocked down” by Tinubu’s administration.
2024: Industrial, Medical Gases Nigeria Posts N1.6bn Profit
Industrial, medical gases Nigeria posts N1.6bn profit. The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024.
The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This is a 90 per cent increase from N852.75 million recorded in 2023.
On Tuesday, the company declared this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.
While its revenue rose by 38 per cent from N6.064 billion in 2023 to N8.376 billion in 2024, the company’s profit before income tax also grew by 96 per cent from N1.247 billion in 2023 to N2.442 billion in 2024.
Its share capital remained the same at N249.75 million.
The total equity witnessed 41 per cent surge from N4.19 billion in 2023 to N5.91 billion in 2024.
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The company paid a N196.441 million dividend in 2024 against N157.031 million in 2023, recording a 25 per cent increment.
The company’s declared cash dividend during 2024 was N249.75 million, a 100 per cent increase from N199.79 million in 2023.
The results from operating activities rose by 92 per cent from N1.279 billion in 2023 to N2.449 billion in 2024.
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