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Governor Fintiri Applauds Appointment Of Professor Pate As Vice-Chancellor

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Ahmad Umaru Fintiri ,Gov Adamawa

 

Adamawa State Governor,  Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Professor Umar Pate on his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere, Gombe State.

His appointment was announced by the University’s Governing Council as the third Vice-Chancellor.

The Governor who expressed joy over the appointment of the Adamawa son describes it as well deserved having proven himself as an accomplished academic.

He stated that “I have no doubt in his competence because Prof Pate has distinguished himself both at the University of Maiduguri and Bayero University Kano having previously held a variety of leadership roles”.

While praising the Leadership qualities of Professor Pate whom he described as working hard to make the study of Mass Communication great, the  Governor said “I am proud to say that Adamawa is blessed and honored with Professor Pate’s appointment, and I have confidence in his capacity to move the University to greater heights. I therefore on behalf of the good people of Adamawa State congratulate you and wish you the very best during your tenure.

 

Governor Ahamdu Umaru Fintiri also described Professor Pate as a thoroughbred academic and Communication expert whose impact was greatly felt both at Unimaid and BUK where he served as Dean of School of Communications and currently Dean of Post Graduate school, the Governor tasks him to make the State proud again.

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Governor Fintiri commended him for contributing immensely to human capital development with his products across Newsrooms and transnational corporations, commending particularly his role in setting up Campus Radio and TV stations through grants sourced from international donor agencies.

In a statement by Humwashi Wonosikou the Press Secretary to the Governor said governor Fintiri urged Professor Pate to tap from the wealth of knowledge and experience gained at Unimaid and BUK to make Kashere University an internationally recognized institution, saying “As a scholar of Communication, author with publications in academic journals, who has presented at international conferences,  given keynote addresses across the world, I have no doubt that his appointment will add value to the relatively new University”.

 

 

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

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Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr Umar Yahuza

 

Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

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The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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