Gov. Ugwuanyi Inspects Massive Infrastructural Rebirth In IMT Enugu By His Administration (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday, inspected the ongoing massive infrastructural development in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, being executed by his administration, in line with its concerted efforts to reposition the foremost state-owned institute to transit into a degree-awarding institution.
It would be recalled that shortly after the inauguration of the IMT Governing Council under the leadership of Deaconess (Mrs.) Ifeoma Nwobodo, the institute got approval from the Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) to construct four massive academic buildings and other structures at the cost of N810 million.
The Ugwuanyi administration in furtherance of its commitment to return IMT to its past glory also approved the sum of N282 million for the prime institution to pursue the re-accreditation of 41 academic programmes.
Apart from all these landmark interventions in IMT, including rehabilitation of internal roads, renovation of the Administrative Block, Mass Communication Block and other buildings, it is on record that the institute, under this present administration, had its first convocation after 11 years.
Gov. Ugwuanyi, who was led round the project sites by Deaconess (Mrs.) Nwobodo, the Director of Works and Services, Engr. Dr. Charles Ajah and other management staff of the institution, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work.
The governor was accompanied by his Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, Deputy Chief of Staff, Prof. Malachy Okwueze and the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Hon. Uwakwe Azikiwe, among others.
As the death of Miss Vera Uwaila, a UNIBEN student who was raped and killed in RCCG church is still being investigated, another female student identified as Bello Mubarak has been killed for refusing to be raped in Ibadan, IgbereTV reports.
Tunji Olatunji who shared the story on Facebook wrote:
“Now, these times are not funny. Bello Mubarak has fallen too. A student of IRA&T Oluyole, Ìbàdàn. I gathered their home was attacked yesterday afternoon by supposed robbers who tried to finish on a romp.
Mubarak resisted their attempt to rape her and she was stabbed to death. We hope and pray that the perpetrators of this evil will be fished out.”
COVID-19: IMT Enugu Presents Its Solar-Powered Automated Sanitizer Dispenser To Gov. Ugwuanyi (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that the Council, Management and Consulting Unit of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, on Tuesday, presented a solar-powered automated soap, water and sanitizer dispenser developed by the institution, to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as its contribution to the Enugu State government’s efforts in ensuring observation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol for containment of the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Presenting the dispenser to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, the institution, led by the Chairman of the Governing Council, Deaconess Ifeoma Nwobodo and the Rector, Prof. Austin Nweze, said it has the capacity to mass produce the product if given the support.
Gov. Ugwuanyi, who commended IMT Enugu for the wonderful initiative, said this is the kind of relationship that should exist between government and institutions in the area of research.
He, therefore, assured the institution of his administration’s support and cooperation towards the success of the project.
Breaking!!! COVID-19: Ikpeazu, Family Members Tests Negative As His Two Aides Tests Positive (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, his wife, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, their children and all members of Abia’s first family have tested negative to COVID -19, following the release of results of their samples taken on Saturday, 30th May, 2020.
A statement to that effect personally signed by Governor Ikpeazu reads: “Leading this battle from the front as your Governor, I and all members of the first family subjected ourselves to COVID-19 tests on Saturday, 30th May, 2020 and the results came out negative today.
"Unfortunately, results of two of my aides who also subjected themselves to COVID-19 tests were positive while others turned in negative results. We are confident that within days, the currently asymptomatic positive patients who are now isolated will be successfully nursed back to good health, with God on our side," he said.
Continuing, Ikpeazu said, ”The new phase of the fight against COVID-19 in Abia will require that the state embark on massive tests of citizens to achieve at least 10% coverage of our population at the initial stage of the exercise.
“To this end, the state epidemiologist has been directed to work out modalities for case searches using sample population size of between 30 to 250 persons, in some densely populated LGAs of the state.
”Meanwhile, we cannot win and save lives as long as we continue to stigmatize our patients. If any person contracts COVID-19, it will be saddening but it is neither criminal nor is it necessarily the person's fault. Let me put it on record that statistics show that far more people recover from the virus than those who pass away from it", he said.
Meanwhile, Governor Ikpeazu has also directed all Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Areas of the State, together with their deputies, to present themselves for COVID 19 test.
“Further to my earlier directive on the testing of members of the State Executive Council, I wish to direct that all Transition Council Chairmen of our 17 LGAs, and their Deputies, present themselves for COVID-19 tests and thereafter isolate themselves pending the release of their test results.
"I urge all citizens and residents to eschew rumor mongering and get involved in the battle against COVID-19. Take responsibility because Abia is ready to win this battle with all hands on deck.”
Every Community In Anambra To Get A Burial Ground As Gov. Obiano Signs A New Law (See Details)
Organising a burial ceremony in Anambra State has always been a great task to many families, due to the fact that a lot of families would always want to show off and make the ceremonies look classy and flashy, even if they are not financially capable. This has caused many to borrow or source the money for burials through illegal means.
But Governor Willie Obiano has put an end to all these by accenting to the new law regulating Burials in Anambra State, with the aim of ending expensive burial ceremonies in the state.
According to IgbereTV reports, the law which came into effect in the state on May 14 this year provide that all the communities in the state must have burial grounds, showed that all burial/funeral ceremonies of indigenous deceased persons must be registered with the town union at a fee of N1,500, while the erection of any billboard, banner or posters of any kind of deceased persons would attract N100,000 fine or six months jail term or both.
The only sign post permitted is directional post leading to the venue, which must not be erected before seven days to the burial date and must be removed not later than seven days after the burial date, otherwise, the offender would be liable to pay the fine.
The Commissioner for Lands was required by the law to create the state burial ground in every community where rejected corpses and unidentified corpses would be buried.
There would also be monitoring and implementation committees and members of the committees would be paid remuneration to be determined by the town union.
The law stipulates that the monitoring committee would be responsible for registering all deaths in the town, giving clearance for every burial/funeral ceremony, and submitting records of the implementation of the law to the Department of Town Union and Chieftaincy Matters in the state.
It was also stated that the corpse must not be deposited in the mortuary or any other place beyond two months from the date of death;
Also, there will be no blocking of road/street because of burial except with the approval of the appropriate local government authority; and no wake keep of any kind for any deceased person, while religious activity for the deceased person prior to the burial must end by 9:00 pm; and there must be no food, drink, life band or cultural entertainers during and after religious activity for the deceased person.
Also, all burial ceremonies must be for one day and the burial services must start not later than 9:00 am and must not last more than two hours, just as no preserved corpse must be exposed for more than 30 minutes from the time of exposition.
It also provides that all condolence visits after any burial ceremony, must not exceed one day and no person must give the deceased person’s family a condolence gift exceeding money for one jar of palm wine, one carton of beer and one crate of soft drink.
Regarding women, there must be no demand of more than N10000 by her maiden family, while wearing of special uniform is restricted to the immediate family of the deceased person and church groups.
Offenders of the new burial law will be tried by Magistrate courts in the state.
IgbereTV reports that the ongoing construction of Nsukka Township Stadium, at Government Field, Nsukka is gradually taking shape as the phase one of the New State Secretariat annex at Ede-Oballa, Nsukka satellite town, nears completion.
IgbereTV reports that cab operators in Enugu State, under the auspices of Coal City Cabs/Taxi Operators Union, have expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s sustained efforts in cushioning the effects of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the people of the state, especially the less privileged and groups, through distribution of palliatives.
The cab operators who spoke through their Chairman, Comrade Samuel Ajogwu, also commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for his untiring efforts towards containing the spread of the virus in the state.
Describing Gov. Ugwuanyi as “our father who cares for his children”, Comrade Ajogwu said that it was heartwarming that “our dear Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in the midst of his infrastructural development across Enugu State; in the midst of his efforts in checking the spread of this COVID-19, deems it necessary to provide us with these food items as palliatives”.
While urging members of the union to abide by all the precautionary measures put in place by the federal and state governments as well as health regulatory bodies for the prevention and control of the virus, the Chairman promised the state government of their resolve to continue to assist in the fight against COVID-19.
Presenting the palliatives, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, who represented Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, said the gesture was in furtherance of “His Excellency’s magnanimity and commitment to the wellbeing of the people of our dear state, especially the less privileged and various groups in the society”.
Mrs. Ezeilo pointed out that the state government, since the outbreak of the pandemic, has been moving from one place to another, distributing food items to the lowly, the poorest of the poor and various groups, to cushion the effects of the pandemic on them.
She, therefore, urged members of the union to continue to abide by the government’s restriction orders as well as the regulations and protocol for the containment of the spread of the disease as advised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Members of the state’s COVID-19 Emergency and Palliatives Committee at the event include the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Sam Ngene; his Information counterpart, Hon. Jeff Mbah, Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh.
Others include the Commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, Rt. Hon. Princess Peace Nnaji, her counterpart from the Ministry of Transport, Hon. Mathias Ekweremadu jnr, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe.
IgbereTV captured an old photograph of Former Deputy Senate President and current Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial zone, Ike Ekweremadu with Former Governors of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani and Sullivan Chime. (In the photo is Sullivan Chime And Ike Ekweremadu respectively behind Chimaroke Nnamani (who is white attire)
Did anyone observe Ike Ekweremadu’s appearance in the picture? The difference is clear today, and the rest is history.
Lesson: Success is not magic but a product of hardwork, persistence and consistency.
What Pastor Adeboye Said About The Rape And Murder Of UNIBEN Student, Uwa Omozuwa (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, has reacted to the rape and murder of Uwa Omozuwa in one of the branches of his church.
Taking to his Instagram handle, he wrote:
All I can do at this time is to pray for the family of Omozuwa and do everything possible working with relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to book. I and members of my Family condemn this act strongly and urge everyone to stay calm as we are already looking into the matter and cooperating with the police to establish the facts of the shocking situation . . #justiceforuwa
Gov. Ugwuanyi Directs Immediate Fixing Of Potholes, Traffic Lights, Asphalting Of Agbani Dual Carriageway (Photo)
…As ESHDC commends gov on 13km Abapka-Harmony Estate- Emene link road
IgbereTV reports that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and its contractors to immediately commence remedial works on all emerging potholes on roads in the state, in line with his administration’s sustained zero tolerance for potholes and commitment to maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The governor also directed the works and infrastructure ministry to commence procurement for the asphalt overlay of Agbani Road dual carriageway, from the Nigerian Police College, to Gariki in Enugu South Local Government Area.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, Gov. Ugwuanyi further directed the Enugu State Rural Electrification Board (REB) “to as a matter of urgency resume work on the repair and rehabilitation of all traffic lights in Enugu metropolis to ensure full functionality”.
This came as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), Mr. Chukwuemelie Lambert Agu, commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the construction and inauguration of the 13-kilometre Nike Lake Junction-Harmony Estate-Amorji Nike- Adoration Pilgrimage Centre –Orie Emene road, which cut across the thick forest of Umuchigbo community, in Enugu East Local Government Area, where one of the corporation’s biggest low cost housing estate is located.
The Commissioner for Information, Aroh, in his statement recalled that the State Executive Council (EXCO) had earlier approved the above repair works which were put on hold because of the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.
According to the commissioner, the governor instructed that all agencies and contractors involved in the execution of the listed projects should ensure strict compliance with the regulations and protocol as advised by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), for the containment of the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking further on the Abakpa-Emene link road, ESHDC’s Chief Executive Officer disclosed that the road has opened up the Harmony Estate for rapid development.
Agu added that the socio-economic value of the estate has appreciated, stressing that “this is a welcome development towards our vision to provide and encourage proliferation of affordable housing for the people of Enugu State”.
He, therefore, called on the public, especially allottees in the Harmony Estate, to take advantage of the recent massive road project in the area, by the Enugu State government, to develop their property to encourage the governor’s sound vision for the state.
Governor Abiodun Describes Striking Doctors In Ogun State As Irresponsible
IgbereTV reports that Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has labelled striking doctors in Ogun State 'irresponsible' following their request for a wage increase.
IgbereTV recalls that resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, had on May 22 announced a strike action over the way the state government had been handling the welfare of doctors.
In a video which trended online, Governor Dapo Abiodun condemned the strike action by the medical practitioners, saying they should be more concerned about people’s welfare than going after money.
He said, “I find it difficult to believe that when we are all putting our thinking caps on, trying to figure out what to do and how to do it, any set of people will be irresponsibly requesting for a wage increase. And these set of people are people that we have entrusted our health to at a point like this. I am very disappointed, I think, that is what I will say for now.
“I am beginning to wonder and it is being speculated that this may actually have political inclinations, these people may be politically sponsored. I am yet to believe it but at this point in time, anything is believable. If you see people who are educated, people who went to medical school, people who graduated, whose charge is to look after people, that is what they are charged for; that is what should be paramount to them not money, and we have done our best.
“I authorised the use of PPE to them, face mask and everything. I increased their hazard allowance by 300 per cent.”
COVID-19: Enugu Fire Service Commences Decontamination Of Ogbete Main Market (Photos) …As traders hail Gov. Ugwuanyi
Sequel to further directive of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Enugu State Fire Service, on Saturday, commenced the decontamination and fumigation of Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, IgbereTV reports.
It would be recalled that the state fire service carried out the first phase of the exercise in the market on April 1, 2020, shortly after it was shut down by the state government as part of the proactive safety measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the state.
During the first phase of the decontamination of the market, monitored by Gov. Ugwuanyi and heads of security agencies in the state, the State Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, hinted newsmen that “the state government will fumigate major markets in the state before they are reopened”.
Addressing newsmen during the second phase of the decontamination, at Ogbete Main Market, Engr. Ohaa disclosed that the exercise will last for two days (Saturday and Sunday).
He added that the state government has been consistent with the exercise to ensure that “the fight against COVID-19 is won in Enugu State”.
The Chief Fire Officer maintained that the decontamination is a continuous one, stressing that “when the market reopens, it will be a weekly event”.
He, therefore, advised residents of the state to continue to adhere strictly to all the precautionary measures for the containment of the spread of COVID-19, including the guidelines on personal hygiene protocol by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), among others.
Reacting on behalf of the traders of Ogbete Main Market, the market’s Chief Security Officer, Justus Kasie Ezebinagu, commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the initiative to decontaminate the market for the second time.
He promised that the traders will comply strictly with the government’s precautionary measures as well as the WHO and NCDC laid down protocol.
His words: “When we were told that the governor directed the fire service to come and fumigate this Ogbete Main market, it was highly commended. The whole market was happy because this is the second time they are coming to fumigate the market since this pandemic started.
“We thank our amiable governor for coming to our aid. We are happy; even though Ogbete is partially open for now, we believe that our governor is going to do more in our collective interest”.
IgbereTV reports that the Chief Imam of Kabba, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Ejibunu, is positive for COVID-19.
According to IgbereTV reports, his family confirmed his positive status in a statement titled, “The COVID-19 Case Infection: Matters Arising
IgbereTV recalls that there has been a disagreement between Kogi State Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over COVID-19 cases in Kogi. While NCDC insisted two cases were confirmed, the Government insisted the state is coronavirus-free.
But the family of Ejibunu told Kogi Government “to stop denying the obvious.” Chief Tai Ejibunu, Obatebise of Oweland, in a statement by the family, said the Chief Imam exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 because he eventually tested positive after referral from the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja.
In the statement, the family said, “Our attention has been drawn to the series of discussions going on concerning Covid-19 index case in Kabba and the identity of the index case.
“I wish to affirm, on behalf of Ejibunu family, that the Chief Imam of Kabba, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Ejibunu, was down with flu some few days back and he had to be hospitalised at the Specialist Hospital in Kabba.
“Further medical attention was sought at the Federal Medical Centre in Lokoja, as the flu did not abate after some days.
“At the FMC, he was referred to the National Hospital in Abuja and the test conducted on him by the NCDC showed that he was Covid-19 positive.
“The test conducted on one of his sons who had been with him since came out negative.”
It also said: “The family would have come out to speak on the matter but we were not comfortable with the ding dong game going on between the NCDC and the Kogi State government.
“The family is concerned about the wellbeing of other and we wish to confirm that Covid-19 has found its way sadly into our community and the state.
“Therefore, no need for Kogi State government to deny the obvious.
“We would like to stress that the Chief Imam, of recent, had never ventured outside Kogi State by way of travelling outside the state. So, the ‘virus’ could have been contacted within.
We wish to advise our people to please abide by the protocols emplaced by the NCDC and play safe.
“The family is cooperating with the Kogi State government and the NCDC to stem the spread.
“This evening, contact tracing and testing of family members of the Chief Imam had begun.
“What we need from our people is empathy and no need for the acrimonious exchange of views and counter views.
“May God save Oweland and her people in particular and the state in general.”
Breaking!!! COVID-19 Patient Declared Wanted By Abia State Govt Is Now In Medical Custody (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that the COVID-19 patient, Emmanuel Ononiwu, who was declared wanted by Abia State Government after he left a holding facility in Aba is now in medical custody and currently at the isolation center in Amachara.
According to information made available to IgbereTV by Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Abia State, Mr Ononiwu reported at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Aba, with his family, including his wife, at 8.05am today, Saturday, 30th May, 2020, and was moved by a state rapid response ambulance to the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Amachara, Umuahia, for isolation and management.
Samples will be collected from his wife and other family members for testing while active contract tracing has commenced.
Also, three patients who are currently at the isolation center, including the 19 years old man from Afugiri, Umuahia, 30 years old man from Ofeme, Umuahia, and the Olokoro Umuahia returnee from Lagos who came to plan the burial of a relation who died in Kano are set to be released this morning after testing negative to the virus twice.
Lagos Govt To Employ 2,000 Primary School Teachers, As Govt Plans To Re-Open Schools
The Lagos State Government has made known its plan to employ 2,000 teachers in its public primary schools, IgbereTV reports.
The state Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo disclosed the plans or the recruitment during an online show, Covinspiration show, moderated by a United Nations (UN) Youth Ambassador, Dayo Isreal, while giving scorecard of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration within the 360 days.
Adefisayo said the move to employ more teachers was aimed at the standard of public primary school education in the state.
She said that the pandemic has held the ministry of education back in the completion of its plans for the sector.
Adefisayo said, “The administration after assumption of office decided to address the challenges in education aggressively in 2020 but the pandemic which country’s index case happened in Lagos has halted various plans for education in the state.”
She said that administration went back to the drawing as soon as President Muhammadu Buhari lifted the lockdown earlier imposed on Lagos and other states so as to fast track completion of 2020 plans which includes recruitment of teachers.
Adefisayo said, "The most important aspect of learning is the quality of teachers and we did not have enough teachers to actualize the set plan for learning in our public schools."
“And one of the earliest things we requested for and was granted by the governor was the recruitment of teachers.
“We have concluded the recruitment of 1,000 secondary school teachers. And we are currently working on the recruitment of 2,000 teachers for public primary schools.
“And we are looking at employing teachers every quarter because the rate of retirement of teachers is very high in Lagos.
“The administration has granted the ministry permission to replace retired teachers.
“Aside from recruitment, we have sent a lot on the training of current teachers to improve their teaching skills in classrooms. And this COVID-19 period was the time when we were able to do a lot of things in the education sector of Lagos state,” she added.
Speaking on school reopening, Adefisayo explained that governor Sanwo-Olu does not have the authority to unilaterally give directive for the reopening of schools, saying, “Like other sectors already approved by the Federal Government to reopen, the state government is meeting with officials of the Federal Ministry of Education to design guidelines that must be adopted before the schools will be reopened.
“We are watching the behaviour of the pandemic to see what happens next and we are working with the Federal government on the reopening of the schools in the country as soon as possible.
“This is not a decision that any state can unilaterally take on its own. If we are certain that the children are safe, we will reopen the schools for learning to resume.
“We are already working with the Federal Ministry of Education and they are working with National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on the guidelines that could be adopted when the need arises for the schools to reopen.
“After the protocol is completed and health officials assured us that the coast is clear, we will give the schools some days to adjust their premises in accordance with the guidelines on commencement of academic activities”.
IgbereTV reports that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has freed 294 inmates of correctional centres in the state.
In a statement made available to IgbereTV by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, Governor Ganduje witnessed the release of the inmates from the correctional centre at Goron Dutse on Sunday.
The governor was accompanied to the centre by his deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, and the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
Governor Ganduje stated that the gesture was in the spirit of Eid-El Fitr.
Ths statement reads, “The governor also said that the gesture was to complement the Federal Government’s efforts to further reduce congestion in the nation’s correctional centres.
“Ganduje also recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed governors to decongest correctional centres to help observe COVID-19’s social distancing protocol.
“It is based on that directive that in the last two months the state has released 603 inmates. The goal is to decongest Correctional Centres. We hope that they will be of good character henceforth,” the statement said.
It said that the governor also gave each of the freed inmates N5,000 as transport fare to their destinations.
According to the statement, the Comptroller of Prisons, Abdullahi Magaji, commended Ganduje for donating 30 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the construction of a modern Correctional Centre.
Magaji advised the freed inmates to be of good character and stay off crimes to avoid going back to prison.
COVID-19: Governor Obiano Explains The Locking Of Onitsha Bridgehead, Unveils New Plans
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has stated that the reason for locking the Onitsha bridgehead with gate is to prevent travellers from coming into Anambra, following the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Anambra State.
According to IgbereTV, Governor Obiano made this known on Monday during a statewide COVID-19 broadcast at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia.
Governor Obiano urged the non-essential service providers who are trying to come into Anambra State to remain where they are till the presidential lockdown in the country is over.
Governor Obiano stated that if people remain where they are, the virus will not spread fast.
Governor Obiano explained that the only COVID-19 death recorded in the state was the case of a sixty three year old man who didn't report ill but checked himself into a private hospital, saying that by the time his samples were taken and brought back, he already died.
Governor Obiano announced the set up of COVID-19 task force at the ward levels in the state, headed by the ward councillors. He warned that people who hide their medical conditions, run the risk of dying as a result of the virus.
While stating that the state COVID-19 task force headed by himself, will keep working to curb the spread of the virus in the state, he urged the hospitals in the state to create an isolation place where they can keep anyone whose test had been taken as a way of protecting them.
As at the time of this report, Anambra State has recorded a total of nine cases of COVID-19. Four of the cases are currently in the Protective Care Center. According to the governor, one of the cases was accompanying a corpse from Lagos to Imo State, after which his sample was captured for testing in Anambra. He has since returned to Lagos, and his whereabouts has been communicated to the appropriate authorities. Three of the cases have been discharged and one of the cases has passed on.
IgbereTV reports that Governor El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has stated that all the 218 Almajirai children who were repatraited to Kaduna and now tested free of COVID-19, would be compulsorily enrolled in primary school.
He said, “Every child in Kaduna has equal opportunity and access to 12 years of Free and Compulsory Education in our public schools."
Governor El-Rufa’i said on his Facebook that he was “pleased to see our Almajiri children the batch of 218 from Kano, Nassarawa, Plateau & Gombe States looking well & free of Covid 19.”
“With the support of @UNICEF_Nigeria, AMA Foundation, other NGOs & philanthropists, they are being restored full human rights as children, dignity & hope! Every child in Kaduna has equal opportunity and access to 12 years of Free and Compulsory Education in our public schools.”
The governor disclosed that the Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, Mrs Hafsat Baba and her team will return the Almajirai to their parents in collaboration with Local Government Chairmen and Traditional Rulers.
“All the children are to be compulsorily enrolled in the primary school nearest to them so they have modern education and life skills in the morning, and continue their Quranic or Islamic education in the afternoon and over the weekend. That is how many of us got our education.
“That is what the Nothern States’ Governors’ Forum decided. These children may the future of Northern Nigeria,” he said.
Detained Zakzaky gives food items to Kaduna journalists
Detained leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has donated food items to the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, Kaduna.
He said the food items were given to members of the correspondent’s chapel so as to enjoy the Sallah festivities and cushion the effect Covid-19 lockdown.
While presenting the items to the chapel”s secretary, Idibia Gabriel, Muktar Abdullahi who represented Zakzaky, said the gesture was an annual ritual of the IMN.
According to him “we do donate not only to Muslim but Christians alike. We took this as a duty.It is imperative to give out food items to people during Sallah and fasting period.”
“This is what Sheikh Zakzaky has been doing before his arrest some years back. Despite being in detention, he asked us to continue to do this”, he said.
IMN, therefore, appealed to government and the authorities concerned to fast track the case of El- Zakzaky, adding that he’s seriously sick and needed medical attention.
While receiving the food items, the chapel’s secretary thanked El- Zakzaky for the recognition and wished him speedy recovery.
Gov. Ugwuanyi Inspects Work Progress At The New COVID-19 Isolation/Treatment Centre In Enugu (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Saturday, inspected progress of work at the Colliery Hospital Enugu, which is witnessing massive reconstruction and construction of new structures, for its take off as an Infectious Disease Isolation and Treatment Centre, when completed.
Just In!!! Nigerian Prophet Heals A COVID-19 Patient (Photos, Video)
A USA woman was healed of COVID-19 during an online prayer session with Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of the Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, during the Dreams, Interpretation and Solution Program of the church.
In a video obtained by IgbereTV, the woman who had been receiving treatment in the isolation centre complained to the man of God that she could not breath properly and had to use a nasal cannula which supplies her oxygen. She also complained that she she could not walk and had regular memory loss.
After her complaints, the man of God prayed for her. She testified she has been healed.
IgbereTV reports that the Police Command in Kaduna State has unveiled its plans to implement a total lockdown during the Eid-el- Fitr celebration in the state.
In a statement made available to IgbereTV on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, the command had drawn out elaborate operational strategies to ensure compliance of the total lockdown.
He said, “This is in an order imposed by the state government to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and intensive security coverage to checkmate the activities of criminal elements during Eid period throughout the state.”
He said he has deployed both conventional and mobile policemen as well as undercover operatives to man and monitor key and vulnerable points with a view to ensure compliance with the lockdown and provide tight security across the state.
“The command once-again reassures the good people of Kaduna State of its readiness to promptly respond to distress calls and decisively deal with any person or group of persons who in any way attempts to violate the lockdown and social distancing orders during the festive period.
“The Command reiterates its call on the citizens of Kaduna State to promptly report any suspicious movement or object noticed in your area to the nearest security formation or call the following numbers: 07039675856, 0807591105.”
Jalige said that the Commissioner of Police, Umar Muri, urged the people of Kaduna state to strictly observe all the preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr.
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