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The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday declared three days of mourning in honour of the late former Secretary to the State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, who passed away on Saturday. The late SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital a few days after being involved in a motor
The intractable crisis rocking the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu is taking a new dimension. DAILY POST reports that there has been a stalemate over the appointment of a substantive Medical Director months after an interview process was concluded by a Federal Government team. However, this time, a staff of the hospital, under the School of
Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital crisis: CMD risks jail over alleged contempt
The intractable crisis rocking the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu is taking a new dimension.
DAILY POST reports that there has been a stalemate over the appointment of a substantive Medical Director months after an interview process was concluded by a Federal Government team.
However, this time, a staff of the hospital, under the School of Nursing, Mr A.C Ndu has moved to jail the acting Medical Director, Dr. Ngozi Unogu, over alleged contempt of court.
This came after Ndu earlier won a defamation suit against the hospital officials.
Speaking to journalists, Chijioke Ezeh, counsel to Ndu, revealed that Justice E.M. Egumbge of the High Court of Enugu State had, in 2020, ruled in favour of the plaintiff in suit No. E712017.
According to Ezeh, the court awarded Dr. Ndu N2.5 million in damages and issued a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants, including Dr. Unogu and Dr. Ubochi, from questioning his qualifications.
“The High Court granted all our prayers and confirmed that Dr. Ndu had the requisite credentials to serve as the principal of the School of Basic Mental Health Nursing at the institution.
“However, the defendants defied the court’s injunction by forming a committee to investigate the same qualifications,” Ezeh stated.
Ezeh argued that Dr. Unogu presided over the committee investigating Dr. Ndu’s credentials despite being a party to the original suit.
“She made herself both a judge and a participant in the matter, which we believe is a contemptuous act aimed at discrediting my client.
“This is pure witch-hunt. My client has been targeted for no reason since 2017. On this matter, we have returned to the court seeking redress,” he added.
On the other side, Boniface Ugwu, representing the defendants, maintained that discussing the matter is subjudice.
“The case is still pending in court. An appeal was filed immediately after the 2020 judgment, and there is also a motion for a stay of execution.
“We have exchanged briefs, and the appeal is still under consideration,” Ugwu explained.
On his part, Onyebuchi Igboke, a member of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria, urged the government to intervene.
He criticized the hospital management and the Ministry of Health for allegedly enabling misconduct.
“It is high time the courts enforced their rulings. Public office holders must obey legal orders.
“Dr. Unogu has overstayed her tenure as acting CMD, and we are calling on the permanent secretary or the minister of state for health to invoke Section 7 of the Civil Service Guidelines.
“If criminal proceedings are ongoing against an officer, the law mandates suspension until the matter is resolved,” Igboke said.
He further alleged that despite the conclusion of interviews and exams for a new CMD, the ministry has delayed confirming the successful candidate.
“The civil society is concerned that the minister’s failure to act suggests complicity.
“We are also aware that the hospital is yet to conduct any form of staff auditing. This is against the rules,” he added.
Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital crisis: CMD risks jail over alleged contempt
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Lagos State Task Force, has commenced a one-week-long raid to curb the activities of beggars, miscreants, and other social vices across the state. It was gathered that the move, which is in response to public outcry, aims to rid the streets of
Lagos Govt begins one-week raid on beggars, miscreants, others
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Lagos State Task Force, has commenced a one-week-long raid to curb the activities of beggars, miscreants, and other social vices across the state.
It was gathered that the move, which is in response to public outcry, aims to rid the streets of destitute individuals, miscreants, and children involved in street begging, which constitute environmental nuisances and pose security risks.
Speaking at the flag-off of the exercise, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, said the week-long operation was prompted by messages and calls from residents across the Lagos metropolis, raising security concerns.
According to him, the complaints became so frequent that the relevant MDAs responsible for addressing the issue had to take immediate action.
“Since the operation began, we have rescued a significant number of adults and children from the streets of Lagos State.
“All rescued individuals have been taken to our rehabilitation centres for proper care, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society,” he said.
He added that while efforts were ongoing to reunite the children with their families, the adults among them will undergo empowerment programs to acquire skills that will enable them to become productive and economically self-reliant.
The operation covered major routes, including Awolowo Way up to Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Lekki Road, and other parts of the state.
Lagos Govt begins one-week raid on beggars, miscreants, others
At least seven bandits were killed in a joint security operation that foiled a suspected attack by bandits on Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma Local Government Area, Katsina State. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and one dog. The Police Public Relations Officer
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At least seven bandits were killed in a joint security operation that foiled a suspected attack by bandits on Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma Local Government Area, Katsina State. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and one dog. The Police Public Relations Officer
