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COVID-19: OHAI Recruits 300 Volunteers
By Alpha Maidawa
Oral Health Advocacy Initiative (OHAI) says it has recruited 300 college graduates in the wake of lockdown occasioned by the outbreak of Coronavirus also known as Covid-19.
The Executive Director of OHAI, Dr. Ngutor Ver-or who disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent said the volunteers have been trained as Community Mobilisation Officers and are currently posted to work in rural areas nationwide.
Dr Ver-or explained that as health workers who swore the hippocratic oath to save lives at all times, it was incumbent on them to find solutions to lingering health challenges rather than shy away from the task for fear of contracting a disease especially as many health workers have tested positive of Covid-19 and many have absconded.
“OHAI has absorbed 300 college graduates in its fold during this lockdown. The volunteers are persons who have either lost their jobs as a result of the shock in the economy or persons who have passion for humanity.
“The volunteers who cut across various disciplines have been trained as community health mobilisation officers and dispatched to the local areas to mobilise cleft patients. They have equally been trained on COVID-19 preventive protocols.
To ensure that the adequate awareness is created amongst the rural population about COVID-19, Dr. Ver-or disclosed that OHAI has produced information and educational materials for distribution especially as its focus is more on the hard to reach population of the country.
“You know that our method of health care delivery is basically outreach. We target the difficult to reach patients who reside mostly in the hinterlands. So, as our volunteers go about their work in the rural communities, we ensure that they have adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for themselves, patients and relatives of the patients”, the OHAI boss stated.
He further hinted that the organisation has within the period of the pandemic carried out over 250 cleft surgeries in Bauchi, Niger and Yobe states in the coming weeks.
Recall that the OHAI has carried out over 4000 cleft surgeries in Nigeria with the support of the Federal and state governments through the ministries of health, Smile Train among others.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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