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World Bank: Reliable Power Crucial To Robust Healthcare Delivery

World Bank: Reliable power crucial to robust healthcare delivery. Mr Verghis highlighted several World Bank-supported initiatives aimed at electrifying healthcare facilities in Nigeria.

The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, has emphasised that reliable electricity is essential for resilient and efficient healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, through his representative, Vinay Vurukutu, at the opening of the first National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, Mr Verghis stressed the importance of clean, stable electricity in healthcare operations.

The two-day event, themed “Powering Health through Public-Private Synergy: Energising Nigeria’s Health Sector for the Future”, brought together stakeholders to explore sustainable energy solutions for health institutions.

Mr Verghis highlighted several World Bank-supported initiatives aimed at electrifying healthcare facilities in Nigeria.

He cited the Nigeria Electrification Programme, which has provided electricity to 100 health centres across all 36 states and two university teaching hospitals.

He said, “The second initiative, the IMPACT Project, is a $650 million credit facility supporting improvements in immunisation and maternal-child health, including the provision of renewable energy to over 2,000 primary healthcare centres nationwide.

“The third, the DARES Project, is a $750 million initiative designed to scale up access to electricity through distributed solar rooftop systems, currently being piloted in health facilities across Lagos State.’’

He noted that early results from those projects showed improved working conditions for medical staff, increased patient access, and reductions in infant and maternal mortality.

“The World Bank remains committed to supporting Nigeria in transforming today’s power challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities for every citizen,” Mr Verghis said.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, stated that unreliable electricity threatened healthcare delivery, delayed essential procedures, and increased operational costs.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s goal of providing uninterrupted, clean, and affordable power to all health institutions.

Mr Mamman highlighted key initiatives, including the Nigerian Energy Transition Plan, decentralised solar power systems, rural electrification, and public building energy efficiency programmes.

In her remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, said the dialogue aligned with the government’s mission to ensure quality healthcare for all Nigerians, regardless of location.

She said, “Power in health is not just an infrastructure issue; it’s a matter of life, dignity, and hope.’’

World Bank: Reliable Power Crucial To Robust Healthcare Delivery

World Bank: Reliable Power Crucial To Robust Healthcare Delivery

Ms Kachollom also announced that a key outcome of the event would be the signing of a historic multi-stakeholder compact.

“This agreement aims to unite the government, development partners, the private sector, civil society, and innovators in a shared commitment.

The goal of the compact is to ensure that no health facility in Nigeria is left in the dark by providing sustainable and reliable power to support effective healthcare delivery across the country,” said Ms Kachollom.

The dialogue will explore innovative financing, scale climate-smart energy solutions, strengthen governance, and prioritise rural and underserved communities.

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.

He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.

“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

 

Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.

He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials

As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.

He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.

Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.

“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.

“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.

“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.

The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.

“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.

“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.

Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.

“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.

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