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Egbin Power has once again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring healthy lives and well-being of its communities through its 7th Annual Medical Outreach, aligning with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-being.
The three-day medical outreach, which was organised in partnership with Livewell Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, offered a range of free medical services including cardiovascular, arthritis, dental, eye-check, diabetes tests, malaria treatment, hepatitis screening, and blood pressure examination for residents in its host communities – Egbin, Ijede, and Ipakan, attracting over three thousand people, including children, adults and nursing mothers.
Eye-glasses, dental kits, and medications were administered at no cost to the residents after careful examination by qualified medical practitioners.
Speaking on the programme, Felix Ofulue, Head of Corporate Communications and Branding, emphasised the company’s commitment to the health and well-being of its host communities.
“At Egbin Power, we recognise that the health and well-being of our host communities is crucial to our success. This medical outreach programme is one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to giving back to our host communities. It is also in alignment with our commitment to SDG 3 and we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, and we will continue to work towards making it a reality for all,” he said.
The Managing Director of Livewell Initiative, Dr. Bisi Bright, praised the partnership between Egbin Power and her organisation. “We are proud to partner with Egbin Power on this medical outreach programme. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of the people in these communities.”
Also speaking at the event, the Aro of Egbin Kingdom, High Chief Olayemi Olukunga commended Egbin Power for its consistent support for the community. “We are grateful to Egbin Power for their kindness and generosity. This medical outreach programme has become an annual tradition that we look forward to, and we appreciate the positive impact it has on our community.”
The medical outreach has significantly impacted the lives of residents in Egbin Power’s host communities. Mrs Wasilat Ogundipe, a resident of Egbin Community, expressed her gratitude to the Company for the initiative, stating that “it affords us timely access to free medical examinations, enabling our children, parents and vulnerable community members to address their health concerns.”
Agbabiaka Muftau, Community Liaison Officer (CLO) of Ijede Community, praised Egbin Power’s commitment to healthcare, saying: “This medical outreach has been very impactful over the years. We appreciate Egbin Power’s efforts to improve our health and well-being.”
Alhaji Bello Monsuru, a resident of Ipakan Community, echoed this sentiment, saying: “We have been enjoying this medical outreach for many years, and we want Egbin Power to continue this wonderful initiative because it affords access to good healthcare which we could have spent a huge amount on.”
The medical outreach programme is part of Egbin Power’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, aimed at promoting the health, education, and economic empowerment of its host communities. The company has invested significantly in various community development projects over the years.
By prioritising SDG 3 which focuses on good health and well-being for all, the company is not only fulfilling its corporate social responsibility but also making a difference in the lives of its host communities. Through initiatives like these, Egbin Power continues to solidify its position as a responsible corporate citizen and a catalyst for positive change.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said no airline has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to sensitize travelers and airlines on their rights and obligations.
The campaign is aimed at bridging the gap between passengers and airlines while ensuring adherence to aviation regulations.
The Director General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, in a press briefing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja stressed the significance of informing passengers about their entitlements and responsibilities.
“This awareness campaign is to let passengers know their rights and obligations, and to ensure airlines uphold their duties. It’s not about always siding with passengers or airlines but ensuring fair treatment for both,” he said.
While highlighting common issues such as flight delays, Najomo noted that after 2 hours of delay, airlines must provide snacks and refreshments, adding that passengers are entitled to refunds, either in cash or processed online within two weeks.
According to him, after 4 hours, airlines must provide hotel accommodations for overnight delays, urging airlines to communicate potential delays promptly to passengers through SMS or other channels and allow them to adjust their plans.
“No airline wants to delay a flight intentionally. There are often external factors, but timely communication can reduce frustration,” Najomo remarked.
Najomo said that the NCAA campaign, which has already commenced at major airports such as Port Harcourt, will expand nationwide to increase public awareness, assuring travelers of improved experiences this festive season, citing the addition of several new aircraft to the fleets of airlines.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun said his administration is committed to exploiting and enhancing the tourism potential of the state.
Abiodun stated this at the weekend, during the 25th celebration of the Omo Olowuwu Day celebration held at the Oba Odeleye Park in Oke-Sokori, Abeokuta.
According to him, culture and tradition have not only defined the people but have also inspired the pursuit of progress within communities, adding that the festival, aside from reminding the people of their rich cultural heritage, also underscores essential values like communal harmony and love.
He said, “In support of this vision, our administration is steadfast in its commitment to developing tourism as part of our broader social, cultural, and infrastructural development initiatives.
“Our administration’s focus extends to grassroots development, placing people at the heart of our building our future together agenda.
“This festival not only reminds us of our rich cultural heritage but also underscores essential values like communal harmony, love, and unity, which are as relevant today as ever.
“Our culture and tradition have not only defined us but have also inspired our pursuit of progress within our communities. Today, we celebrate not only our heritage but also the significant strides we have made as a state.”
Abiodun noted that his administration welcomes all forms of collaboration that would help to foster economic progress, adding that the state government would support the agricultural cooperative initiative of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He charged the people of the state to support his administration in promoting peace and development as the local government elections draw nearer, calling on youths to steer clear of disruptive behaviors, especially during the polls.
Earlier in his remarks, the Balogun of Owu Kingdom and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo called on well-to-do Nigerians to come to the aid of the downtrodden to reduce the effects of the current economic hardship in the country.
The former President also admonished Governor Abiodun to work with the Owu Kingdom in developing agriculture, trade and business to ensure development and food sufficiency.
The Federal Government has again reiterated its commitment to a justice system that goes beyond punishment to embrace healing, reparation, and the reintegration of offenders into society.
The Director, Administration of Criminal Justice and Reform Department in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while speaking at the opening session of a two-day capacity-building workshop for facilitators on the implementation of restorative justice in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
While stressing the need to fully integrate restorative justice into the justice system, she added that it fosters accountability and creates a more just, peaceful, and inclusive society by placing the needs of victims, offenders, and the community at the center of the process.
According to the Director, the consistent support, technical expertise and commitment of the the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have been invaluable in advancing restorative justice in Nigeria.
The workshop, she said, provides the opportunity to transform the justice delivery system by ensuring that restorative justice is effectively implemented in the FCT, thereby serving the best interests of all stakeholders.
She also noted that the workshop represents a pivotal step in the ongoing efforts to reform the justice system and create a framework that promotes rehabilitation, accountability, and healing.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Etsu of Kwali, HRH Luka Ayedoo made a case for the inclusion of traditional rulers in the restorative justice system in the country.
According to him, traditional rulers have many traditional principles which are not spelled out in law but help in resolving disputes in the community.
The Etsu of Kwali said traditional rulers should be trained on how to carry out their responsibilities, in dispensing justice and referring cases to conventional courts.
In her speech, the National Project Officer of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Melissa Omene lamented the increasing number of inmates at Correctional Centers across the country and called for concerted efforts by stakeholders to reform the criminal justice system in Nigeria.
According to her, the restorative justice programme of the Federal Ministry of Justice seeks to achieve a sense of satisfaction for the victim and the community, repair the harm caused by the offence, reintegrate the offender, and hold the offender accountable in a productive way.
She said the UNODC will continue its collaboration with the Ministry of Justice in improving restorative justice system in the country.
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THE management of the Nigerian Breweries Plc has said the company remains unwavering in its determination to contribute its quota to the nation’s educational development, as it unveiled the Maltina Teacher of The Year (MToY) 2024, Esomnofu Chidiebube Ifechukwu, of Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nassarawa State.
Speaking at the event, the 10th in the series, over the weekend, in Lagos, the Managing Director, NB Plc, Hans Essaadi, explained that the need to reward and celebrate Nigerian teachers, for their daily sacrifices, toils and efforts at shaping the minds of future leaders, has been the driving force of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund’s mission to champion the cause of teachers through the MToY competition.
He expressed the delight that the Fund, set up with the sum of N100million, in 1994, has continued to make positive impact in the lives of teachers and the practice.
The NB PLc boss added that organisers increased the cash prizes for the winning categories in this year’s edition, with the star winner winning N10m, instead of the N5m cash of the past editions, as a way of reiterating the company’s commitment to supporting education, empowering Nigerian teachers, and making the 10th edition of the competition unique.
Also speaking at the event, the company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Sade Morgan, expressed the company’s delight at the increasing acceptance of the competition among teachers and stakeholders in the nation’s education sector.
She stated that the competition, which had, in the past nine editions, rewarded 241 teachers, received a huge boost this year, as 1,477 teachers submitted entries, out of which the organisers recorded a total of 1,300 valid entries.
Besides, one of the uniqueness of this year’s edition, Morgan added, was the very keen contest witnessed all through the competition.
“Unlike in the past, what we ended up having in this year’s edition, were the top 11 teachers, before this final event, instead of the top ten of the past editions because we had a tie among two of the participants,” she stated.
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The Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) has reiterated its commitment to the international benchmark in providing 21st century knowledge-driven education and fostering intellectual growth across the country.
The NUC deputy director, Mrs Anthonia Bawa, spoke in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere Council Area of Ekiti state on Tuesday, July 9, during the opening ceremony of the accreditation excercise of 45 academic programmes at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology.
Bawa said that NUC, as the regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria was irrevocably commited to ensuring proper development of university education and implementation of minimum academic standards.
She expressed joy the commission is achieving its goals and objectives going by distinguished quality of graduates being produced by Nigerian universities who she said can favourably compete with their counterparts in other climes.
She said that the accreditation excercise was not to witch hunt anyone but rather to verify the quality of physical facilities and human resources available for the commencement of new programmes.
The director added that the accreditation was necessary to holistically evaluate proposed programmes to ensuring the university meet the global benchmark for quality academic standard.
She commended BOUESTI management for its enthusiastic reception of the NUC team,assuring that the delegation would carried out the exercise with high sense of professionalism.
In his remarks, BOUESTI Vice Chancellor, Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa assured the NUC members of the NUC delegation of the university’s cooperation and support to ensure a smooth exercise during its stay in the institution.
Adeoluwa said expressed optimism that the maiden accreditation exercise for the institution’s 45 academic programmes would be accredited after completion of the excercise because the management has best its meet the requirements set by the NUC.
He said: “This is a special time in the prestigious bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology being the maiden accreditation of the 45 programmes we started with. We now have 78 programmes. The first 45 are to be accredited this week and today is the starting point.
“We are ready for the exercise. I must tell you that there’s no university in Nigeria that is perfect especially when it has to do with staffing because the brain drain has affected university education in Nigeria. But even then we have done our best to be able to have requisite number and quality of staff we are supposed to have in some of the programmes. We they get there, they we see what we have presented and they would be able to assess us.
“Our hope is to have full accreditation for every of those 45 programmes. We have done our best. Like I told them, we don’t do window dressing here. Whatever they have seen is what we have because we believe we our programmes is strong that the students will be able to benefit and the nation itself will be able to have well grounded graduates. So, we expect positive results from NUC”, he added.