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  • Breast cancer not demonic, seek medical help, pray – NMA

    Breast cancer not demonic, seek medical help, pray – NMA

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says breast cancer, like every other cancer, is not demonic but a medical issue that should be treated physically.

    The Chairman of the Cross River chapter of the association, Dr Felix Archibong, made this known in an interview with NAN in Calabar during the Go Pink Day celebration.

    The Calabar Go Pink Day celebration was to sensitise the people about the dangers of breast cancer and the need for early detection for patient’s survival.

    The theme of the celebration for 2023 is: “Reset Breast Cancer, From Screening to Survivorship.”

    Archibong, who also urged patients to pray, advised that they should equally visit hospital and get the correct diagnosis, adding that it was unfortunate that most cancer cases were presented late.

    “This is an open campaign even to religious bodies, breast cancer is not demonic but a medical issue, so, don’t stop going to church or praying but seek care in a medical facility.

    “A lot of people believe the breast is a private part and should not be exposed, this is why we are sensitising people on ways to carry out self breast examination once a month, one week after menstrual flow.

    “Also, medical breast examination should be done at least once a year, let it be like your birthday gift to yourself annually, so, you don’t forget because noticing cancer early makes it easier to treat.”

    On his part, Mr Yegwa Ukpo, the Executive Director of Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Calabar, said the centre were partnering with other organisations to sensitise people on the need to be screened.

    Ukpo, who said that ignorance is dangerous, added that the centre has girls as young as 16 and 17 years diagnosed with breast cancer on its treatment list.

    According to him, another burden in Nigeria is the lack of enough cancer centres, while the few available ones are overwhelmed.

    He said “we also have the challenge of cost of treatment, this is why we have the Asi Ukpo Cancer Assist Foundation geared toward assisting indigent patients.”

    Mrs Gedah Etafia, the Secretary of the Pink Africa Foundation, said October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

    She added that the foundation partnered with other organisations to embark on breast cancer screening, in addition to teaching women how to carry out breast examination themselves.

    She said that although awareness is still low, the foundation is working toward ensuring early detection and how to access care.

  • How insecurity is depriving access to healthcare in Zamfara

    How insecurity is depriving access to healthcare in Zamfara

    No fewer than 500 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) are not functioning in Zamfara State due to insecurity.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Executive Secretary, State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Husaini Anka made this disclosure on Saturday.

    Anka disclosed this in Gusau at the 2023 Health Summit organised by the State’s chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

    The event held with the theme: “Challenges of Healthcare Services Delivery in a Security Compromised Environment”.

    Speaking at the roundtable discussion panel during the event, Anka lamented how lingering security challenges had hindered primary healthcare services delivery across the state.

    “Out of over 700 PHCs in this state, only about 200 are accessible while the remaining  500 are not functioning due to insecurity.

    “As the newly appointed Executive Secretary to the Board, I am going to collaborate with traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to promote primary healthcare delivery in the state,” he added.

    In his remarks, a former Chairman of the association, Dr Manir Bature, who led the panel discussion,
    said it was aimed at interacting with the key stakeholders in health sector and discuss on various challenges in the sector.

    Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, State’s Hospital Services Management Board, Mustafa Marafa, lamented that some secondary health facilities in the state could not operate effectively due to security challenges.

    “We are going to collaborate with local authorities to develop strategies to ensure that good policies and programmes to be implemented”, Marafa vowed.

    Earlier, the State NMA Chairman, Dr Sanusi Bello, said the topic of the event was well chosen considering how insecurity had remained a major threat to the health services delivery in the state.

    “You know, one of the responsibilities of the NMA is to enlighten policy makers and stakeholders on various issues challenging the health sector.

    “We are going to continue collaborating with the state government under Gov. Dauda Lawal to bring positive changes in the health sector of the state,” Bello promised.

  • Our musicians make me proud as a Nigerian – By Francis Ewherido

    Our musicians make me proud as a Nigerian – By Francis Ewherido

    I am not a music addict, fan or follower. I stopped paying serious attention to music since 1997 after my priorities changed. Before then, I followed music trends bumper-to-bumper. I grew up in Ughelli, Ozoro and later Effurun-Warri, Delta State, listening to Fela, Sunny Okosun, Bobby Benson, Rex Lawson, Tony Grey, Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, amongst others. At the local level, we had Urhobo musicians like Omokomoko and Ogute. In the 80s, it was Chris Okotie, Amas Gbubemi, Onyeka Onwenu, Jide Obi, Felix Liberty among others. 

    I met Amas in my student days at Nsukka. I also met Tony Grey, who was our neighbour in the 80s in Warri. I saw Sunny Ade, Christy Igbokwe and some others in 1987 during my brief time in The Punch Newspapers. Many of the big musicians came to The Punch office at Onipetesi, off Mangoro Bus Stop, Lagos, to pay “homage” to the Entertainment Editor then, Azuka Jebose Molokwu, a dark-skinned, fearsome-looking, over six feet of muscles and bones. He was a real Lagos boy. Only his name and “bad mouth” gave him away as Omo Bendel. He was very brash. He once asked an upcoming musician, who brought a complimentary copy of his music tape or demo to him, “Na who dey listen to your music sef?”

    I attended Nigerian Music Awards (NMA) from 1991- 93 courtesy of the Publisher of Newsguru, Mideno Bayagbon. He got complimentary cards from Hakeem Ikandu, his former colleague in Vanguard Newspapers. Ikandu was a very powerful entertainment editor in his time, his harmless demeanour notwithstanding. May his soul rest in peace. I attended subsequent music awards via complimentary invitations cards when I was head of corporate affairs of an insurance company. It was in one of the years that Sir Shina Peters made that grammatical gaffe, “I wish him soonest recover,” that sent the audience literally rolling on the floor laughing. I loved his music though and was one of those caught up in the Shinamania craze in 1990 -1991. There was also one episode when the stage was excessively polished. Tony Okoroji, the then President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), fell while walking on the stage. Charlie Boy also fell while performing that day. Attending NMA then was like being at the Grammys.

    The last set of foreign musicians I followed were Shalamar, Commodores, Lionel Richie, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson, who was and still remains my greatest all time musician and entertainer, and others in that generation. I love all MJ’s tracks, but Earth Song is my favourite. It is the height of artistry, sobriety and dexterity. Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey are my favourite female musicians.  There are many other great foreign artists over time. Though I stopped following foreign music, I followed my brother and sister-in-law to Jay Z and Beyoncé’s electrifying and energetic concert in Houston in 2018, but I scarcely recall any of their songs. I know Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and many other foreign musicians, but I do not know who sang what. I am that bad now.  

    Basically that is my chequered sojourn in the world of music. So I am by no means a specialist in the field of music. But I write today as a patriot and a believer in the Nigerian project. Nigeria runs and flows in my veins through and through. If you are one of those who make statements like “Nigeria is finished,” “nothing good can come out of Nigeria,” and other derogatory words, you are entitled to your opinion, but stay far away from me. My Nigeria is troubled, but not finished. Nigeria will be great. The Nigerian system and leadership have failed its citizens many times and in many areas over the years. There is no need telling ourselves lies. But many Nigerian citizens have also contributed to the mess, so we should be careful when pointing fingers. 

    My focus today is on Nigerian music and the Afrobeat craze that has assumed global dimension. Young Nigerians are behind it. Afrobeat has resurrected my interest in music, specifically Nigerian music. I do not know whether it is the beat or rhythm or lyrics (I do not pay much attention to the lyrics, but I am beginning to. Some of them have great messages). I am just happy that what no government and no one has been able to successfully do, these young Nigerians are doing it big time. The Nigerian narrative is changing because of these young Nigerians. They are rebranding Nigeria. Is it Tiwa Savage performing at the after coronation party of King Charles in Nigerian green colours? Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and now Asake selling out the O2 Arena? Is it Rema’s song, Calm Down, being played at the World Cup finals in Qatar, Davido who performed at the opening ceremony or Kiss Daniel and Patoranking who thrilled fans? Burna Boy performed at the UEFA Champions League Final in 2023. These guys sell out stadia and big arenas one after the other all over Europe and America. They get awards and recognition everywhere.

    Do you understand what it means for Indians to come out in large numbers to watch Rema? India is a country where the people are very traditional and steeped in their culture. They do not look like many other former British colonies? Their local languages remain their main means of communication, not English, and their dress code is mainly indigenous.

     No amount of image making, politics and government efforts can achieve what these Nigerian entertainers have achieved. Before them, Nigeria was defined by poor governance, corruption, ritual killings, insecurity, internet fraud, trafficking in illegal drugs and other vices. These vices have not gone away, but the world now realises that good things also come from Nazareth, sorry, Nigeria, and have decided to bathe in what is good about Nigeria. It is something I have always wanted. Every country has its good and dark sides. Mexico is among the top five tourist destinations in the world. Mexico also has the deadliest and most powerful drug cartels in the world and the second most corrupt police in the world after Haiti.  

    Around the world, India is famous for its film industry, infotech, medical tourism and now space technology. I spent three months cumulatively in India. Apart from the architecture, the people and language, it was like I was in Lagos while in Mumbai. It is the same madness and chaos on their roads, and corruption in public life. If you switch on television you hear news of bad behaviour by politicians, financial scandals, male politicians saying derogatory things about female politicians and women in general, and internet fraud. But these negatives do not define India, the positives do. The whole of Europe stinks of racism, but that does not define them. Their beautiful cities, first class infrastructure, higher standard of living among other positives define them. 

    I have always prayed for Nigeria to get to that level. While we grapple with our numerous problems and look for ways to overcome them, they do not have to define us. Our positives should.

     Like Fela, we can criticise those in government at all levels and put them on their toes. But while doing that, remember that Nigeria is a rough diamond that needs to be polished and the task is for all Nigerians. Fela was a harsh critic of government, but the genre of music he created is what is helping our musicians to change the narrative. What is your contribution towards a greater Nigeria, no matter how minute?

    NB: I am very much aware of the many negatives in the Nigerian music industry, but I prefer to focus on the positives.

  • NMA releases investigation into Noah Kekere’s medical practice

    NMA releases investigation into Noah Kekere’s medical practice

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has released the outcome of its investigation into the practice of medicine by a suspected fake doctor, Noah Kekere.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the outcome of the investigation was released by the Plateau State chapter of the NMA on Monday.

    The Association disowned Kekere, who was recently arrested after he was accused of harvesting a woman’s kidney during a surgery.

    The NMA’s disclaimer is contained in a statement jointly issued in Jos by Dr Bapigaan Audu and Dr Istifanus Bako, its Chairman and Public Relations Officer (PRO), respectively.

    Kekere allegedly claimed to be a medical doctor. However, The NMA stated that its investigation of the allegation showed that Kekere is not a medical doctor.

    “This is to inform the public and all concerned that Mr Noah Kekere, who is currently being investigated over allegations of harvesting vital organs, is not a medical doctor.

    ”Diligent investigations by the association has revealed that he is a quack, pretending to be a doctor.

    ”Further information will be made available, following the conclusion of the investigation initiated by the NMA and Nigerian Police Force,” the body added.

    It called on its members and Nigerians in general to remain calm, adding that the association was on top of the matter.

    He added that the body was also assisting the police to get to the root of the matter.

    TNG reports that Kekere was arrested by the police after a businessman, Alhaji Kamal, accused him of removing one of his wife’s kidney during surgery in 2018.

    Kamal said his wife, Kehinde, had been suffering from chronic stomach pain for the past five years and was rushed to Kekere’s clinic located in the Nasarawa Gwom Community of Jos North Local Government Area.

    According to him, Kekere carried out a medical diagnosis on his wife and concluded that she had ruptured appendicitis and needed urgent surgery.

  • Zamfara NMA suspends strike

    Zamfara NMA suspends strike

    Medical doctors in Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital (ASYBSH) Gusau in Zamfara have suspended their plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Sept. 4.

    This is contained in a statement on Friday by the state branch of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), signed by the State Chairman, Dr Sanusi Bello and Secretary, Dr Murtala Shinkafi.

    Recall that the medical doctors had fixed Sept. 4 to begin indefinite strike over non payment of theif salaries and allowances by the state government.

    “This is to notify the general public that the industrial strike planned by doctors of ASYBSH has been suspended.”

    The doctors said that the industrial dispute has been resolved amicably by the state government to the satisfaction of the state NMA.

    “All the outstanding salaries of the affected doctors have been settled,” the doctors said in the statement.

    They added that preparations had reached advanced stage to settle the outstanding allowances of visiting consultants and Professors, as well as the issue of third party deductions.

    They appreciated the intervention of Gov. Dauda Lawal, Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, Nigeria Labour Congress and the media, in resolving the issues in contention.

  • Doctors need alternative sources of income – NMA

    Doctors need alternative sources of income – NMA

    The Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kaduna Chapter, Dr  Sheyin Madaki, has said that doctors in the contemporary economic hardship needed alternative sources of income.

    Madaki said this at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Monday in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

    The theme of the AGM was “Doctor’s well-being in current Nigerian economy: A call for alternative source of income”.

    He said the need for doctors to get alternative sources of income could not be overemphasized.

    Madaki added that doctors must begin to look at entrepreneurship, mentoring, business and innovative ideas as additional streams to help solve the challenges of their low income.

    He said that the present economic realities that have hit the nation further called for urgent intervention by government through immediate alleviation of the sufferings by way of palliatives, incentives to workers, tax rebate and others.

    “The last one year has had its own fair share of challenges as regards the wellbeing of doctors in the present economic realities

    “The State Officers’ Committee along with support of affiliate leaders have left no stone unturned in ensuring that the worsening welfare of members in the state is squarely addressed through continuous engagements with government and other agencies,” he said.

    The NMA chairman added that the many challenges of the state’s doctors had been of paramount concern, however, noting that significant gains were made.

    Madaki said that the present government had shown political will and commitment in addressing the lingering and neglected issue of doctors’ welfare for over a decade.

    He said:”Being the first time in history that NMA held its AGM in Kafanchan and the Southern Zone at large, demonstrates unity and inclusiveness for all doctors in the state.

    “I believe we are on course to a new dawn in NMA Kaduna. Unity, stability, transparency and accountability have been of utmost priority to us,” Madaki said.

    He thanked  Gov. Uba Sani, his deputy and Commissioner for Healt, Hajiya Imma Ahmed for the concerns and commitments they had shown towards ending the suffering of healthcare workers in the state.

    Earlier, Sani, represented by Ahmed said that the provision of health was central to his government’s ‘Sustain Manifesto’.

    Sani said that the state government had resolved to build and strengthen a healthcare system that was preventive in approach, well-equipped, staffed, accessible and affordable.

    He said that in illustrating the commitment of his administration to health matters, the first bill he signed into law on assuming office was the ‘Public Health Law’.

    Sani said that the law provided institutional framework to achieve ‘One Health System’ made up of three sectors of health, ennvironment and agriculture.

    “This is because of the interplay that exists in terms of causation and prevention of diseases in public health system.

    “It cannot be overstated that a healthy population is paramount if we are to improve national productivity, drive development and improve our overall human capital indices.

    “In doing this, the role of doctors is pivotal,” the governor said.

    Sani, therefore, restated his administration’s determination to improve the welfare of doctors for them to be able to discharge their duties satisfactorily and without distractions.

    “This is why we take seriously our ongoing negotiation with our Association of Resident Doctors (ARD),” Sani added.

    He, therefore, acknowledged that the idea of seeking alternative sources of income within the medical community was not just a pragmatic response to economic pressures, but also an opportunity for professional growth and diversification.

    “It opens avenues for innovation, collaboration, and the expansion of the frontiers of medical practitioners beyond the boundaries of medical practice,” he added.

    Sani said that the international economic meltdown which was brought about by COVID-19 in 2021 still lingers.

    The governor said the Russian-Ukraine war, international souring prices of oil and the removal of petroleum subsidy in Nigeria had combined to devalue workers take home, noting that Nigerian doctors are no exception.

    He, however, said the government was currently working on salary increases across board, stressing, “it will not really solve the problem because of frequent corresponding increase in prices in the market.

    “Each employee must find ways to augment their formal incomes as government puts other micro-economic measures in place, as for our doctors, whatever you decide to do must be ethical and agreeable with your professional calling.

    “I challenge this conference to come up with passive income streams that satisfy outlined criteria agreed by participants.

    “These criteria should ensure that doctors do not compromise their primary responsibilities to their patients and society,” Sani said.

    He implored the doctors to engage in thoughtful discussions during the meeting, share experiences, insights, and ideas that could contribute to the well-being of doctors in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

  • NMA suspends strike, gives C/River govt. 2 weeks to rescue member

    NMA suspends strike, gives C/River govt. 2 weeks to rescue member

    The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has suspended its strike embarked upon on July 16, after the abduction of one of its members, Prof. Ekanem Ephraim.

    This was disclosed by Dr. Felix Archibong, Chairman of NMA chapter after an emergency general meeting by the association on Saturday in Calabar.

    Archibong said that they gave the state government two weeks to rescue their colleague after which they would meet again to review the actions of government, to determine the next line of action.

    “Following a letter of appeal from Gov. Bassey Otu, advice of the national president of the association and for the sake of many of the citizens who are suffering, we have suspended the strike to give government time to rescue our member.

    “This action has been carried out despite the fact that our member has not been released; however, if any of our member is kidnapped again, we will go back to strike.

    “We are appealing to security agents to step up and maintain the momentum that has been established in the last few weeks, which has reduced cases of kidnapping in the state,” he said.

    Speaking further, the chairman said the association prayed that the abducted doctor was returned alive but if the opposite happened, there should be modalities by the government for necessary closure of the matter.

    He said this would be to allow the family to mourn the deceased and for the government to do the necessary thing for those she had left behind.

    He called on members of the  public with valuable information that would lead to the rescue of the abducted neurologist to come forward as the governor had placed a bounty of N5 million on the kidnappers.

    Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, a Neurologist with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), was abducted on July 13 from her residence in Calabar by kidnappers who pretended to be patients.

  • Nigerian Medical Association threatens nationwide strike

    Nigerian Medical Association threatens nationwide strike

    Dr. Uche Ojinmah, National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has disclosed that they would embark on a national action if their abducted member in Cross River was not returned in seven days.

    Ojinmah made the call in a briefing with journalists on Saturday in Calabar while disclosing some of the measures the association would take to demand the release of their abducted colleague.

    It would be recalled that Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, a Neurologist with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, (UCTH), was on July 13 abducted from her residence by armed men who pretended to be patients.

    According to her family, the NMA in Cross River, in the last 25 days, has not received any response or proof that the doctor is alive.

    Ojinmah said the NMA decided to make it clear that they would not accept anything except the return of the kidnapped doctor.

    “We have had interactions with the governor and we have made it clear that if by the end of next week we do not get result, we will take tougher stance because we have watched the maltreatment of medical practitioners in Cross River in the last few years.

    “Doctors as a group are being targeted, that has to stop in Cross River, if it does not, there will be a national action that will have Cross River at the epicenter.

    “We may withdraw our members so that those people who like kidnapping will have to treat the people of Cross River themselves,” he maintained.

    Speaking further, Ojinmah called on the government of Cross River to take proactive measures to protect their important citizens, not only doctors.

    While appealing to the kidnappers to return the abducted neurologist to her family and association, he called on the state government to make it a priority to contain any attempt to de-market Cross River.

    He added that they were not unmindful of the efforts of the governor and security agencies but Cross River was becoming a recurring decimal in the issue of kidnapping, especially doctors.

    In the last five years in Cross River, over 10 doctors have been kidnapped.

  • Scores settled as NUJ beats NMA 3-1 in novelty football match

    Scores settled as NUJ beats NMA 3-1 in novelty football match

    In a move to stage revenge for the 2022 5-1 defeat in the hands of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, on Saturday beat Nigerian Medical Association (NMA-FCT) by 3-1 in a novelty football match marking the NMA-FCT Week.

    The NUJ’s victory looked like revenge over the medical doctors’ 5-1 win in the previous edition of the competition. The celebration of the week, began on  August 6, with Church thanksgiving.

    After the 90 minutes game, Princess Joy Idam, a former Assistant Secretary General, NUJ FCT Council, sid the NUJ squad prepared well to revenge their 2022 defeat.

    According to her, because of the defeat last year, the NUJ went back to the drawing board to see where they got it wrong, and came back strongly with determination to win.

    She said the team kept on training every Saturday, to prepare ahead of the game which finally ended in their favour.

    “We came back with one thing in mind and that is to thrash NMA team and we have done that, we can only return all the glory to God, my advice for the NUJ team is to maintain the standard.

    She also praised the chairman of the NUJ Correspondents Chapel for doing a good job with the team.

    Idam, however advised the NUJ to maintain the winning streak, saying that they should always play every match as if it was their last game, all in the aim to win.

    The Coach of the NUJ team, Mr Bob Etemiku, said that the victory was a great one, saying that “we came, we saw and we conquered”.

    He said the NMA team  beat the NUJ during the 2022 novelty event, and they had continued to tell his team that they were still going to beat them.

    “These people beat us the last time and they brought us back to tell us they wanted to beat us again, but we were prepared for the game and we beat them.

    “You can see from the result of what we have done,  3 goals to 1; my boys are fantastic, they played to instructions, they did well, I am very proud of them,” Etemiku said.

    Dr Etukumawa Iboro, the Coach of NMA team, stated that his boys just had mercy on the NUJ, stressing that even though his team prepared for the match,  it would not sound well to beat them the second time.

    According to him, the match is more like a local derby, and that the two teams were both from the FCT, and wouldn’t want to beat them the second time.

    Iboro who is a Surgeon of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), stated that the team would go back to the drawing board to know where the game went wrong, and get it right.

    “We prepared for the match but the greater side won the contest, the next time we are going to play together, it will be a much difficult game for the NUJ,” he said.

    Dr Adewale Premiere, the Assistant Secretary, NMA-FCT, noted that the match was a good one, saying it was a friendly match since both teams were from the FCT.

    According to him, the NUJ has gone to the drawing board and made some adjustments, hence the reason they won the match.

    “I think it is good we allow them this time around but when we meet again, we are going to do better,” Premiere said.

  • Vwaire Diaso: Oborevwori condoles family, NMA, calls for probe

    Vwaire Diaso: Oborevwori condoles family, NMA, calls for probe

    Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent his heart-felt condolences to the Diaso family and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on the tragic and unfortunate passing of Dr Vwaire Diaso in Lagos.

    Diaso, a medical doctor and native of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, died at the General Hospital, Lagos Island, when the elevator she used crashed from the 9th floor to the ground floor.

    In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said that the tragic incident was avoidable if those saddled with the management of the hospital facilities were on top of their duty.

    He urged the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the young and promising Dr Diaso with a view to avoiding future reoccurrence.

    “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I commiserate with the family of Kennedy Diaso of Ewu Kingdom, the Urhobo nation, friends and colleagues of the deceased on the tragic death of their promising daughter, Vwaire.

    “This incident is tragic, painful, grievous and a great loss not just to the family but to the entire nation and humanity.

    “While we mourn her unfortunate and avoidable death, the hospital management failed in their duty to maintain facilities at the hospital which caused her untimely death.

    “I therefore call on the Lagos State Government and Police authorities to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident with a view to avoiding future reoccurrence.

    “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues in this difficult time, even as we pray the good Lord Almighty to accept her soul and grant her eternal rest,” Oborevwori said.