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950, 000 women at risk of maternal deaths in Zamfara – State govt
Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Aisha M.Z. Anka, has sounded the alarm that over 950,000 women in the state are at high risk of maternal deaths.
She made this statement in Gusau, the state capital, during the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop focused on preventing maternal deaths for health workers in the state. The workshop was organized by the Health for Life and Development Foundation in collaboration with the Zamfara State Ministry of Health and the Hospital Services Management Board, with support from the United Nations Population Fund.
Dr. Anka highlighted that Nigeria accounts for 14 percent of global maternal deaths, with northern Nigeria, including Zamfara, contributing to 70 percent of the country’s maternal deaths. She added that the 50 nurses and midwives attending the training were selected from various health institutions across the state.
“The workshop demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving maternal health in the state. This training aims to ensure the safe delivery of babies across all health facilities in the state,” she said. “The participants were selected from various medical institutions and are responsible for labor rooms in health facilities across the state.”
She also noted that Governor Dauda Lawal had declared a state of emergency in the health sector and initiated a complete renovation of health facilities across the state. “This training is part of the government’s commitment to enhancing the capacity, manpower, and skills of our health workers across the state,” she added.
Dr. Abubakar Danladi, Director of Health for Life and Development Foundation, explained that the workshop was organized due to the increasing maternal mortality rate in the state. “This training aims to ensure that our health workers are well-equipped and trained to handle health cases related to maternal deaths. It focuses on building the capacity of our nurses and midwives to manage direct and indirect causes of preventable maternal deaths. Participants are expected to cascade the skills they acquire to their respective health facilities,” he stated.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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