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Federal Government Commissions Multipurpose Hospital in Abia
The Federal Government has recently commissioned a multi-purpose hospital in Obeaja, Ugwunagbo LGA of Abia State as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The hospital, with 100 beds, was initiated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and has been successfully completed under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the completion of the hospital and its transformation into a multi-purpose facility to cater to the diverse health needs of the community.
Governor Otti also assured the public that his administration would take over the management of the hospital, ensuring 24-hour security, providing additional lands for the construction of doctors’ quarters, and establishing a facility management team to ensure high standards of care.
Furthermore, Governor Otti highlighted the significant reduction in maternal mortality rates in Abia State and pledged further efforts to continue this positive trend.
He also emphasized his administration’s commitment to reducing medical tourism expenditures by establishing a medical village.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Abia State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Odochi Azubuike, underscored that the hospital is fully equipped to meet the healthcare needs of mothers and children in the state.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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