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Ogun govt train health workers on youth-friendly services

A three-day capacity-building training has been organised for health practitioners across the state, aimed at equipping health workers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to provide youth-friendly health services, YFHS, in Ogun State. The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday, said the training, held in Abeokuta,
Ogun govt train health workers on youth-friendly services

A three-day capacity-building training has been organised for health practitioners across the state, aimed at equipping health workers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to provide youth-friendly health services, YFHS, in Ogun State.

The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday, said the training, held in Abeokuta, in collaboration with Sydani Group, aligned with the state’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its youthful population.

He stated that many young people face barriers in accessing quality healthcare due to stigma, poor communication, and inadequate service structures.

Ogunsola, represented by the Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Dr Thomas Solarin, noted that the training was designed to address these challenges by promoting a more inclusive and responsive health system. He added that the initiative aims to strengthen the delivery of health services that are accessible, acceptable, equitable, appropriate, and effective for young people.

The Sydani Group State Lead, Mr Ayodele Asoro, disclosed that their goal was to promote vaccine awareness and address public misconceptions about immunisation, particularly regarding the Human Papillomavirus, HPV vaccine and the upcoming introduction of the Measles Rubella vaccine.

Asoro explained that the organisation also focuses on ensuring that individuals and communities have accurate information about the safety, benefits, and importance of vaccination in preventing cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases.

He emphasised that the training would enable health service providers to better understand and meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults, explaining that youth-friendly health services were not only about providing care but also about ensuring that young people feel respected, understood, and encouraged to make informed health decisions.

In his goodwill message, the State Coordinator of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Solape Folarin, appreciated the state government and Sydani Group for the training, describing it as timely with the impending introduction of the Measles Rubella Vaccine. He urged participants to regard the training as an important part of their daily activities for effective service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Adedeji Wasiu and Okonkwo Anges expressed appreciation to the organisers, stressing that the skills and insights gained would help improve interactions with young clients and foster trust in public health institutions.

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BREAKING: DSS sacks 115 officers

The Department of State Services, DSS, has dismissed a total of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at sanitising the Service and upholding professional standards. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Service explained that the dismissals occurred over a period of time and formed part of broader efforts to rid
BREAKING: DSS sacks 115 officers

The Department of State Services, DSS, has dismissed a total of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at sanitising the Service and upholding professional standards.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Service explained that the dismissals occurred over a period of time and formed part of broader efforts to rid the organisation of misconduct and corruption.

The DSS also cautioned members of the public to be wary of some dismissed officers who continue to parade themselves as active personnel.

“In addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, the Service finds it necessary to warn citizens of the fraudulent activities of some of these persons still posing as DSS personnel,” the statement read.

It further advised Nigerians to avoid any form of official dealings with the affected individuals, stressing that their identities have been published on the agency’s official website.

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Insecurity: Engage America through diplomacy – Peter Obi to Nigerian govt

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian government to engage American government through diplomatic means to contain the wave of insecurity in the country. Obi, in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday was reacting to the abduction of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
Insecurity: Engage America through diplomacy – Peter Obi to Nigerian govt

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian government to engage American government through diplomatic means to contain the wave of insecurity in the country.

Obi, in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday was reacting to the abduction of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State.

He described the abduction as not just an attack on one man, but the already fragile healthcare system, and on the hope of millions of Nigerians who depend on the spelfless service of the few remaining specialists.

“While still urging our government to engage the American government – through diplomatic means and otherwise – in helping us contain the rising wave of insecurity ravaging our nation, which has sadly made Nigeria one of the most insecure places in the world, I wish once again to draw attention to areas that require our immediate and collective action.

“The kidnapping of Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, shortly after an intensive day of saving lives in the operating theatre, including the successful removal of a complex brain tumour, is deeply worrisome.

“In a country of over 200 million people, we have fewer than 150 neurosurgeons, meaning there is approximately one brain surgeon for every 1.9 million Nigerians – where the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends at least one neurosurgeon per 100,000 people.

“This enormous gap highlights the sacrifices and pressure our doctors face daily, and the severe consequences of insecurity, which continues to drive many of them away.

“We must ensure the safe and immediate release of Dr Tochukwu, and I urge the security agencies to act swiftly. No nation can develop when its brightest minds live in fear. We must protect all, especially those who dedicate their lives to saving ours,” he said.

Insecurity: Engage America through diplomacy – Peter Obi to Nigerian govt