Health care
Federal Government To Declare State Of Emergency In Health Sector: Reps
Federal Government To Declare State Of Emergency In Health Sector: Reps
Federal Government to declare state of emergency in Health Sector. The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the health sector, particularly addressing the power crisis at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
The lawmakers also called on the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to take immediate action to restore electricity to the hospital and summoned the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to explain the deteriorating conditions and present a comprehensive plan to resolve the crisis.
These resolutions followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Afolabi Afuape during Wednesday’s plenary.
Afuape lamented that UCH has been without power for nearly three months due to a N495 million electricity debt owed to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. He noted that the dire situation has forced relatives of patients to bring generators and solar inverters to the hospital.

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The House emphasized that the power outage has severely affected medical services, leading to unnecessary loss of lives and hardship.
Lawmakers also invited the UCH Chief Medical Director to provide insights and collaborate with the Minister of Health to find a lasting solution.
Health care
Police: Directorate Of Force Medical Services Receives Donated Medical Consumables
Police: Directorate Of Force Medical Services Receives Donated Medical Consumables
The atmosphere was one of glamour and excitement as DIG Mohammed Aminu Yesufu, (Rtd), mni, NPM, BSC, LLB, BL, LLM, celebrated his 72nd birthday in grand style.
The birthday festivities began with a visit to the School of the Blind, where the celebrant graciously donated essential school materials to support the students’ academic journey.
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Continuing his charitable endeavors, on 30th April 2026, DIG Yesufu MA, alongside his family and friends, visited the Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, Area 11, Garki, to donate medical consumables for the benefit of several hospitals, including:
1. Police Hospital, Dei Dei
2. Police Hospital, Area 1
3. Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, Area 11
4. Police National Reference Hospital, Utako.
The donated items comprised sphygmomanometers (mercury-based), stethoscopes, antimalarial drugs for both children and adults, antihypertensives, and other essential medical consumables.

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The event was graced by the celebrant’s wife, Mrs. Ame Yesufu, and distinguished personalities including the Pioneer Force Medical Director, AIG Dr. Nkechi Eze, as well as former Force Medical Officers: AIG Dr. Grace Okudo (Rtd), AIG Dr. Adenike Abuah (Rtd), AIG Joseph Eribo, AIG Armament, Chairman, Nigeria Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NAPRON)., AIG Paul Ochonu (Rtd), Dr. Yusuf Gazali, MD/CEO PHML, and other senior officers, both retired and serving.
The celebration provided an opportunity for friends, colleagues, and acquaintances to honor DIG Yesufu MA, reflecting on his remarkable journey and lasting impact.
_Force Medical Services, Where Relevance Meets Impact_
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Force Medical PR Liaison Officer,
Directorate of Force Medical Services,
Abuja.
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NNPC Commissions, Hands Over Rehabilitated Wards To National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
NNPC Commissions, Hands Over Rehabilitated Wards To National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
In keeping with its commitment to impact positively on the lives of Nigerians, NNPC Limited has commissioned and handed over three units of 100-bed capacity wards it rehabilitated as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to the management of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos.
The intervention carried out by the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte., the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, involved the rehabilitation and upgrade of Wards G, H, and J, complete with the installation of new beds and the introduction of a central medical gas system designed to enhance the standard of care provided by the hospital.
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The rehabilitation also included the replacement of roofing and ceiling of the Wards, upgrade of electrical and mechanical systems, and installation of new vinyl floors in all three wards.
Prior to the intervention, the wards were in a state that limited their use, which in turn constrained the hospital’s in-patient care capacity.
Speaking at the commissioning and handover ceremony, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, explained that the concept of profitability in NNPC Limited is not restricted to increase in production and revenue alone, as it embraces the level of social impact the company makes.
The GCEO, who was represented by the Chief Financial Officer, Adedapo Segun, said the Company is proud of the rehabilitation and upgrade work done in the hospital’s wards, because of its immense social impact.
On her part, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, said through the intervention, NNPC Foundation has helped to strengthen a facility that has served Nigerians for many decades.
“Beyond the immediate benefits, this effort reflects the role NNPC Foundation plays as the social impact arm of NNPC Limited. Our focus remains on practical interventions that improve lives and align with national priorities in healthcare”, she stated.
Providing further view into the project, the Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Dr. Wakeel Lawal, said the Management was constrained by the dire situation of the facilities to write to NNPC Foundation for intervention.
He expressed gratitude to the Management of NNPC Limited for granting the request and delivering an outstanding transformation in bringing the wards to international standards, stressing that what NNPC Limited has done goes beyond rehabilitation. It represents a renewal of hope. The commissioning and handover was witnessed by NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President – Business Services, Mrs Sophia Mbakwe.

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Highlight of the event was the commissioning and unveiling of a commemoration plaque by the representative of the GCEO in company of the Chief Medical Director of the hospital and H.R.H. Alhaji Rodiyallahu Alabi Yunusa, Baale of Bajulaiye Community in Somolu, who represented the Oba of Somolu, HRM Oba Kazeem Bashua as the Royal Father of the day.
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NNPC: Commissioning, Handover Of Rehabilitated Hospital Wards At National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
NNPC: Commissioning, Handover Of Rehabilitated Hospital Wards At National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
This intervention forms part of the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure across Nigeria, ensuring that more patients receive care in decent, functional facilities.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 29th April 2026, the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte., the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, will commission and hand over three fully rehabilitated hospital wards with a 100-bed capacity at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State.
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The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am prompt.

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This intervention forms part of the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure across Nigeria, ensuring that more patients receive care in decent, functional facilities.
Watch the commissioning LIVE on the NNPC Limited YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nnpclimited/streams
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