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RSNC, Christian Medical Centre Partner On Diabetes Control
Management of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation has stated its readiness to partner with the Christian Medical Centre, popularly known as Bebe Ngochindo Peace and Medical Foundation to create necessary publicity on diabetes in order to check the trend of the ailment in the country.
Giving the assurance last Wednesday during a sensitisation meeting with members of the centre, the General Manager of the corporation, Mr Vincent Ake said the medium would partner the foundation by enlightening the public on issues related to diabetes.
“We will ensure the public is aware of your health services because it is of human interest. Any service you render to the public, we will publicise”.
Earlier in his speech, the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Prof Cornelius Ngochindo thanked the corporation’s management for giving them audience to visit the corporation, saying that the essence of the visit was to sensitise the management and staff of RSNC on the complications of diabetes, and let them know that diabetes now has permanent cure.
One of our reasons for carrying out free medical programmes and sensitisation programmes, was to enable people know that diseases like diabetes, asthma, HIV/AIDs now have permanent cure.
The Professor of Diabetology further explained that about 22 per cent cases of diabetes are hereditary, 17 per cent is caused by mode of life. (Sendentary life), poor mode of feeding etc, while 10 per cent is caused by pregrancy and drugs, and 51 per cent is caused by environment.
“It is sad to note that the causes of diabetes mellitus have increased 20 folds since 1980, as compared to its incidence before 1956 when oil was first struck in Oloibri, Bayela State”, he said.
The CEO of the centre, who stated that about 1,500 persons have benefited from his free medical services, noted that there were two types of diabetes: Type A (Juvenile Insulin Dependent Diabetes) and type (B Adult Insulin Non-dependent Diabetes).
“The type B diabetes is the one we have found a permanent cure” for”, the renowned researcher stated.
He further stated that about 35 persons living with HIV/AIDS have been cured.
Highlights of the occasion was the screening of diabetes and other health related matters and the delivery of some of janco dressing lotion to the corporation.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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