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Dangote Cement Plc Launches Malaria Programme in Edo
The Sustainability and Social Performance Department of Dangote Cement Plc will be implementing a malaria intervention programme at communities in Okpella, Edo State.
The health intervention programme, according to a statement from the company, will run for two days around the host communities of the Dangote Cement Plc, Okpella.
The statement said the “intervention is part of efforts to advance the Safer and Healthier Communities (SHC) initiative to promotes access to health and wellbeing of our host communities and their neighbours through structured health interventions and public health awareness campaigns.”
It added that: “Malaria is another key area of the DCP Group’s public health focus besides HIV/AIDS.”
It said that Dangote Cement Plc had initiated its Safer and Healthier Communities (SHC) programme in 2022 with the implementation of the pilot phase of the HIV/AIDS intervention programme in three transit communities in Gboko, Benue state.
Speaking, Head of Social Perfomance of the Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola, said the two-day event (9th and 10th May) would feature awareness campaigns testing and referrals, distribution of treated nets, mosquito creams, ultrasonic anti-mosquito insect repellant, rechargeable electric mosquito killer swatter and other mosquito repellant paraphernalia. The Public Health officials will also offer counselling and referral services.
The intervention is the company’s response to reports that Edo state records an estimated 1.2 million malaria cases with a 317/1000 per location or geographical area. As a socially responsible company, Dangote Cement implements this initiative as contribution to safeguarding the lives of populations of high risk of malaria, which includes children, pregnant women and the elderly.
The Head of Sustainability, Dr. Igazeuma Okoroba providing context on the partnership of the programme expressed appreciation to the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, and Nigrowth Consults Services – implementing partner.
According to her, the project which supports Sustainable Development Goal 3_ Good Health and Wellbeing, is another effort of the Dangote Cement Okpella to demonstrate its solidarity with stakeholders in Edo state and the health sector at large.
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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development
The First Lady Remi Tinubu has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of Nigeria.
The First Lady said this while visiting Enugu State to distribute professional kits to midwives in the state.
Speaking on harnessing and leveraging Nigeria’s diversity, Tinubu said it is important to build a safe and prosperous nations regardless of each other political affiliation.
She also highlighted that traditional leaders are closer to the grassroots and the government on the other hand.
She appealed to the traditional leaders to align with her vision to promote the health and well-being of the people, especially women.
“As leaders, we are responsible to take care of all Nigeria, political affiliation notwithstanding.
“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Tinubu said
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FRCN’s Ace Caster Yahaya Umar Passes On
Ace Nigerian broadcaster, Yahaya Umar is dead. Umar is one of the most recognizable voices on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network.
He was a constant anchor of the widely monitored 7am and 10pm network news on the FRCN.
The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.
The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.
Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.
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Senate To Move Presidential Inauguration Venue From Eagle Square To N’Assembly
The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance.
This is just as it is also considering the change of venue of presidential inauguration to the National Assembly from the current Eagles Square venue.
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to the nation on that date.
“We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalise the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance.
“There can’t be a better time to address the nation through the parliament than on June 12, especially since it is a joint sitting of the National Assembly”, Bamidele said.
He further revealed that the proposed legislation would also seek to designate the National Assembly Complex as the venue for future presidential swearing-in ceremonies.
He added, “We are hoping, in that bill, to ensure that the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom we believe is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be held within the arcade of the National Assembly.”
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