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    Communities advocates for more women health workers

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    AHMED Ahmed

    The Community Based Organization (CBO) and Community representatives in Bauchi State have urged the government to employ more women health workers in the health facilities to improve health care delivery across the state.

    They made the call at the closing ceremony of two day training for 10  Community representatives and CBOs from Giade, Bauchi Alkaleri and Katagum LGAs of the state on women constitutional rights in Nigeria for women and male advocates on Saturday in Bauchi.

    Khadija Mohammed, programme officer, with Kairi Women and Youth Upliftment for Development Association (KWAYUDA) In Katagum said there is a need to bridge the gap of women health workers in health facilities.

    “The health facilities need women health workers to provide the women clients with the needed health care service.

    “Some of the women don’t feel at ease being attended to male Health workers, not only that some of the health facilities don’t have women health workers.

    “We need more nurses and midwives in the facilities to support women clients and provide them with health care services,” he said.

    Mohammed said, Women healthcare providers can play an important role in educating society to recognize their health and nutrition needs. 

    “Women professionals and empowerment of women at all levels are required for improvement of the health and nutrition structure in the communities,” she said.

    Also speaking, Safahatu Ajiya, of Isawa community in Giade LGA, explained that women’s roles in healthcare were primarily as caretakers and nurturers;

    “As wives, mothers, and nurses; and in their responsibility for children, the sick, the aged, and the disabled,” she said.

    Ajiya called on the government to recruit and train more women health workers as well as female teachers for redistribution to  facilities  in the communities.

    In a remark, Florence Daniel, the programme Manager,  Women Voice leadership (WVL) at Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative (FAWOYDI) in Bauchi said the training is for the community representatives to know their rights and how to demand for the right.

    “We realize that the women pair groups and advocates need more awareness on knowing their basic rights in the society.

    “We also educate them on how to demand for their rights and needs from politicians during campaigns and how to follow up the needs,” she said.

    Daniel said the human right based approach and Citizens engagement was organized by FAWOYDI with the support of Actionaid Nigeria.

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    Again, Cracks Down on Thuggery by Kano police

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    The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against thuggery, arresting notorious thug Inuwa Zakari, aka “Gundura,” and 14 others. This was discosed by the command’s public relations officer, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

    Gundura, 24, was wanted for terrorizing the state metropolis and was identified as the assailant who attacked a Vigilante Commander, inflicting life-threatening injuries, and damaged a police vehicle.

    The Arrests

    The arrests were made during clearance operations conducted between October 25-27, 2024, following directives from the State Commissioner of Police Salman Dogo Garba to launch aggressive operations against thuggery. The police sends red and clear signals that such violent activities will not be tolerated.

    Investigation and Prosecution

    The suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Once complete, they will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.

    Community Cooperation

    The Commissioner of Police appreciates the public’s continued support and cooperation.

    Background

    This isn’t the first time the Kano State Police Command has taken decisive action against criminal activity.

    The Kano police command previously arrested 269 suspects for looting during a protest in August 2024.

    He urges everyone to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.

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    FCDA Land Revocation: 3,273 allottees, SGF, Akume, Gbajabiamila , Buhari children to lose Land ownership.

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    Two weeks notice has been issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to 3,273 allottees who are mostly top government officials serving in the current administration of president Bola Tinubu with threats to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy of plots of land they owned.

    Also affected are prominent individuals and corporate organizations. Notable individuals affected include are high-ranking government officials,
    Former governors,
    Serving and former lawmakers and
    Prominent business leaders.

    The FCTA’s move according to the notice is aims to address infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District. Landowners are advised to settle their bills promptly to avoid losing property rights.

    Notice Details:

    – 3,273 allottees affected
    – Two-week notice period
    – Reason: Infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District

    Affected Individuals:

    – Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Buhari (children of former President Muhammadu Buhari).

    – Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu).

    – Abbas Tajudeen (Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – George Akume (Secretary to the Government of the Federation).

    – Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Minister of Interior)
    – Bukola Saraki (Former Senate President).

    – Yakubu Dogara (former Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – Ovie Omo-Agege (former Deputy Senate President).

    – John Eno (Minister of Sports).

    – Abubakar Kyari (Minister of Agriculture and Food Security).

    – Chris Nigige (former Minister of Labour and Employment)

    Former Governors:

    – Theodore Orji
    – Rochas Okorocha
    – Ibikunle Amosun
    – Tanko Al-Makura
    – Joshua Dariye
    – Gabriel Suswam
    – Ibrahim Shekarau
    – Okezie Ikpeazu
    – Jonah Jang
    – Seriake Dickson
    – Adamu Muazu
    – Bukar Abba Ibrahim

    Serving and Former Lawmakers:

    – Dino Melaye
    – Kabiru Marafa
    – Stella Oduah
    – Danjuma Goje
    – Ben Bruce
    – David Umaru
    – Saliu Mustapha
    – Biodun Olujimi
    – Andy Uba
    – Sunday Karimi
    – Olumide Osoba
    – Nicholas Ossai
    – Emmanuel Bwacha
    – Osita Izunaso
    – Julius Ihonvbere
    – Wole Oke
    – Kabiru Gaya
    – Beni Lar
    – Leo Ogor
    – Darlington Nwokocha
    – Petet Nwaoboshi
    – Oker Jev
    – Lynda Ikpeazu
    – Khadijat Ibrahim
    – Obinna Chidoka
    – Philip Aduda
    – Smart Adeyemi
    – Chukwuka Utazi
    – Timothy Golu
    – Edward Pwajok
    – Ali Ndume
    – Ben Obi
    – Binta Garba
    – Teslim Folarin

    Other notable individuals:

    – Adamu Abdullahi (former National Chairman of the APC)
    – Ameh Ebute (third Republic Senate President)

    Key Points:

    -Two-week deadline to settle outstanding payments.

    – Infrastructural development cited as reason for notice.

    – Failure to pay may lead to withdrawal of Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of lands

    The notice warns that failure to pay outstanding land bills, rents, fees, and charges within the stipulated period will result in the withdrawal of the Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of the lands.

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    Change of Name: ALHAJI DAUDA ISMA’IL MAMEH

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    Alhaji Dauda Isma’il Mameh

    I, known and address as ThankGod Simon Mameh and David Simon Mameh now wish to be known and address Alhaji Dauda Isma’il.

    All former documents bearing David Simon Mameh and or ThankGod Simon Mameh remain valid.

    The public and everyone doing business with us should take note please.

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