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World Sight Day: 104 Edo indigents get subsidized eye operations
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin city
A total of 104 persons suffering from eye cataract have benefitted from surgical operations carried out by the Africa Eye Laser Centre in Benin – City in collaboration with Sight Foundation, New Delhi – India and with support by St. Jude Eye Clinic Missions Corporation, United States of America in commemoration of the World Sight Day.
Chief Executive/Medical Director of the Center, Dr. Stanley Godwin Okoye while addressing newsmen in Benin yesterday, said with the World Sight Day theme that showcased the continuous effort to defeat avoidable blindness, said the management of the center decided to mark the occasion by utilizing the opportunity to organize a surgery camp targeted at providing the community with low cost laser cataract surgery with a view to bring cutting edge surgery to the common man in the streets.
He said that no fewer than 600 persons with eye cataracts have benefitted from its services since the centre started its operations five years ago just as he disclosed that proceed from the operations was plough back to ensure that those who could not afford the cost of the surgery benefitted, adding that 10 people have been operated on freely.
The United States of America based Consultant Ophthalmologist said of the advantages of the surgery in the state was to circumvent the medical tourism.
He said, “We decided to perform the laser cataract surgeries here in Benin to enable those who cannot afford the cost of the operation.
“We have had over 100 percent success in the operations. The surgery we perform here is to remove the clean window that prevents people from seeing. The cost of the operations ranges from N150, 000 for an operation that will cost over N750, 000 elsewhere.
“We want to eliminate medical tourism by Nigerians which is draining our scarce resources and economy”.
Dr Okoye called on the citizens to take advantage of the offer to have their eyes examined and operated upon at a very low cost without necessarily travelling to India or other foreign countries.
Some of the beneficiaries of the cataract surgeries, Chief Isaac Oghafua, the Oyoba of Benin Kingdom, Elder Samuel Eboigbe, a veteran journalist, Barr. Peter Inegbedion, a lawyer and Engr. Jonathan Omoregbe others commended the management of Africa Eye Laser Center for the good they have done.
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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