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kachic2:
Y deny ursef d nitesleep for a man whim dey all know won't win any election. I heard of him wen I was a kid uptill now he still wants to rule Nigeria.

benjichuks:
Members of the Nigerian Union of allied Health professionals have declared their intention to proceed on a nationwide strike by the 16th of october. In a communique isued and sent to MEDICALWORLD NIGERIA titled "Commencement of insustrial strike action by members of Nigerian unioin of allied health professionals (NUAHP) Nationwide.

They recalled that NUAHP had given the Federal Government an ultimatum
which was communicated to the Federal Ministry of Health which expired on
30th September, 2014. This ultimatum was arrived at the meeting of
National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union which was preceded by a
public symposium titled; “Incessant strikes in Nigeria’s Health Sector:
Causes and solution” held between 28th and 30th August, 2014 at Asokoro
District Hospital, Abuja. One of the causes of incessant strikes is the
attitude of Government/Employers in reneging on agreements.*

*However, members of the Union did not go on the strike despite the
expiration of the ultimatum because of Salah festival and holidays, showing
our respect for the members of the public.*

*While our members nationwide were agitating for the commencement of the
strike on the 8th of October, 2014, the leadership of the Union persuaded
them to hold on for a meeting called by the Government called for the 9th
of October, 2014 hoping that the Federal Government would release at least
6 to 8 circulars of various issues which have been lingering over the past
four years. *

*When the Government called the leaders of JOHESU for a meeting held on the
9th of October, 2014, none of our demands was met which infuriated members
of the Union demanding for the immediate commencement of the strike not
later than 13th October, 2014.*

*However, the leadership of the Union was forced to summon an emergency
meeting of the National Administrative Council (NAC) on the 13th of
October, 2014 to receive the reactions of our members to the report of
Federal Government/JOHESU meeting of 9th October, 2014.*

*Having forwarded earlier on the report of the Government/JOHESU meeting
outcome to all units and State Councils of our Union nationwide, the
preponderant of the feedback from our members showed that our members are
disillusioned, disappointed, embarrassed and frustrated by the Government
position and therefore demanded for an immediate nationwide strike action.*

*Hence, the current decision of the Union.*

You would remember that medicalworld nigeria had published on its site tht the union joined other unions in the health sector to embark on a 3 day warning strike between 20th and 22nd of January, 2014 with a view of embarking on a nationwide strike four weeks after if the Government did not meet their demands.*

Since then, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation intervened
and has since engaged the Unions at series of meetings without any serious
achievements. So we are therefore left with no option than to embark on
this strike. medicalworldnigeria.com

*You would also recall that the Union embarked on a nationwide strike on
the 16th to 22nd of August, 2013, which was apprehended by the Honourable
Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu while a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two parties on the 20th of
August, 2013. Till date most of the issues contained in the MoU are yet to
be implemented. Some of the issues are:*

*1. **The appointment of Chief Medical Directors (CMD)*

*2. **Advertorials on the post of Chief Medical Directors (CMD) and
Medical Directors (MD) of Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria being skewed in
favour of Medical Practitioners.*

*3. **Composition of Management Boards of Tertiary Hospitals which is
lopsided in favour of Medical Practitioners.*

*4. **Abolition of the Office of Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory
Committee and Deputy Head of Clinical Services in some Tertiary Hospitals.*

*5. **Holding of Stakeholders Conference.*

*These issues are either partially attended to or deliberately ignored. The
Federal Government had set up various Committees whose assignments seemed
unending. The Union is tired of this unpleasant strategy of time buying by
the Federal Government.*

*Other issues at stake are:*

*6. **Non-promotion of our members to Directors position.*

*7. **Non-payment of specialist allowance.*

*8. **Refusal to issue Circulars after concluding collective
Bargaining meetings.medicalworldnigeria.com

*9. **Creation of Department of Medical Laboratory Science.*

*10. **Complete Autonomy for Teaching Hospitals.*

*11. **Imposition of University Staff as heads of Departments.*

*12. **Others.*

*Since the Government had decided not respond to our ultimatum which
expired on the 30th of September, 2014 and our demands, the Union has no
choice than to call out her members for an indefinite nationwide strike.
This strike commences by 8.00am of 16th October, 2014 until further notice.*

The national president F.O. Faniran and the National secretary O.C. Ogbonna on behalf to the union apologize to our teeming Patients and the entire members of the public for this avoidable action, the Government should be held responsible for
this.
- See more at: http://www.medicalworldnigeria.com/2014/10/no-more-ultimatums-october-16th-nigerian-union-of-allied-health-professionals-strike-inevitable#.VDzFdxlwbqB

ofala:
Is this Kashamu, the same man America is looking for: for drug dealing?

Baba may not be a Saint but people like the aforementioned should be in jail for crimes they committed instead of being on our National discuss

MisterLongman:
www.thisdaylive.com/articles/17-lawmakers-press-for-removal-of-adamawa-speaker/191232/

Michelle55:
hmmm.. all women are not d same

switzan:
And so are men

Tomis14:
Pop star, Mavin artiste and Forte Oil ambassador, Tiwa Savage is visiting various gas stations owned by the company around Lagos. This is part of the celebration of Forte Oil’s Customer Service Week. Tiwa is not just making a call on these stations, she is actually selling fuel to customers as seen in the pictures.

"Good morning #MyDarlings I've been up bright and early today working as a pump attendant as part of Forte Oil's Customer Service Week. We are visiting several Forte Oil Gas stations today as part of the celebrations," she stated.

Isn't she looking hot as a pump attendant?

http://instagram.com/p/uF1lJktiPk/

http://instagram.com/p/uFrC92xOzj/

http://instagram.com/officialtiwasavage

nabsprada:
I knew even before opening this thread that my school won't make the list ...keep it coming op

Modified

And those whose school didn't make the list be like "op,its not about the building or even the content but whether the students put it to good use or not"

DonXavi:
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/jonathan-zuma-open-talks-over-botched-15m-arms-deals/

Parkac:
This is one thing Nigerians fail to understand. You might not care about copyright infringement here but those abroad do.
Let's Say No To Intellectual Theft and stop calling somebody pursuing his/her right a Hater.

mollode:
http://www.reubenabati.com.ng/PRESIDENT-JONATHAN-SAYS-HIS-INCLUSION-IN.html

missberrypop5:
1) Igbo
2) Ebira
3) Tiv
4) Yoruba
5) Calabar
these tribes are were you see cute dudes. I know what i'm talking about.

itsValo:
Me I think is we d Igbo guys........ #whayasay?

DrGroove:
Medical profession isn't about acquiring wealth. Being comfortable is just OK...... Even the wealthiest of all needs a doctor. Health is wealth. Get all the wealth you want.I know for sure that Bill Gates respects his doctor.Stop hating and respect yours.The richest man must respect the poorest doctor.Doctors ain't dragging wealth with any professionals. Take note!

bigsmoke2:
Most people dont know how tough medical training is. Let me give u an insight÷

° Med school requries total commitment

° Its very hard to do any side hustling

°Nothing like carry over u fail,u get kicked out

°The longest official holiday u get is 2 weeks in 1 year Hence we spend double the time most other udergraduate spend inschool +strike

°U must meet 75%attendance or no exam

°We wite exams every 3 weeks on the average

°Sometimes professional exams can span a month with only weekend as break

°Go To a bookshop and ask the price of (robbins & cotran)medical books are pretty expensive

°U can stand up to 8 hours when u go for forensic autopsies, wardround or surgical procedures

°We use the negative marking system for exam ie minus 1 for every question u fail

°pass mark is 50 for every exam and not 40

Tbliss12:
Lolz..... After reading the comments here I realize that the already or aspiring Med guys are feeling like "Chairmen" pls don't get it twisted in naija we only enjoy God's grace and favor cos I've seen M.B.B.S doc strolling all round the state in search for job/placement after almost 8yrs of study. Just believe in yourself and be very much hard-working irrespective of the professional courses, if you believe it u can achieve it.

omicron:
Who built the equipment doctors use? Who built the equipment that the people that built the equipment the doctor uses used. Who discovered the science behind building the equipment? Who taught the person that discovered the science the science? Who originated knowledge? Who did this, who did that?

Rubbish arguments.

Like I said before? I blame poverty.

Tbliss12:
All over the world its no more "News" that these two field of career are both professional fields especially when it comes to practicing it in full scale. But its so saddened here in my country (Nigeria) the way Medical Student(Pharmacists,Nurses, Medical Lab Scientist and Doctors) are being given mouth watery treatment on NYSC service ground and the future Engineers are being treated like idiots.

Infact in Benue State where I'm serving Med Guys are paid like 60k @ppa, 30k @state level followed with 3bedroom flats of Doctors quarters(free of charge) nd 19k of allawee compared with an Engineering Student sent to primary or secondary school with 2k@ ppa and just your 19k of allawee with no accommodation even if you had a First Class(B.Eng) in school. With this sad experience I thing the Engineering Bodies in this country (NSE nd COREN) are allowing our government to cheat us big time.

Med Guys make sure life of human is sustained but Engineers make life so comfortable for humans, we are everywhere going great things all around the world...

1. Automobile industry
2. Air-Condition and Refrigeration(Plasma air-con,doing great)
3. Electronics Devices (Mobile Devices,Laptops etc)
4. ICT and Telecommunications
5. Provision of Electricity(even if its still Bad, but Med Guys can't still do d job if not trained Engineers)
6. Biotechnology (Engineering coming into Medicine)
7. Architects, Civil Engineers and Builders
8. AeroNautical Engineers (Aircraft Engineers)
9. Marine Engineers

Just to mention a few now tell me, would you say its fair after all these areas of specialisation we (the upcoming Engineers) should be badly treated?

TONYE001:
I ate mine with eba and a can of malt...

zeemahn:
Ur wlcme

foxyac3:
6. Those idiots that will try to take advantage of slightest disruption in power supply just to obtain ur gadget and leave ur charger for u. We caught one girl like that one day like dah.
7. Hahaha, The new love birds that turn night class to adventurous date.. U'll see them in every dark conner.
8. The ones that got tired of sleeping in their hostel.. A guy was snoring with vibration like that, we thought it was generator o.
9. The coffee guy, energy drink, bitter kola.

10. The musical Dj.
More to come.....



I'm a victim of many here o.... We dey fwenshen up go Night class ni o. ... UNILORIN folks "skyway things"

Emmysteve:
A teacher, Mrs. Ayoade Opeogun, who renovated her classroom at Methodist Nursery and Primary school, Abeokuta, Ogun State, speaks with MOTUNRAYO JOEL about what motivated her action

Please introduce yourself.

My name is Ayoade Opeogun and I have five children. I was trained as a nursery and primary
school teacher at Olabisi Onabanjo University; I graduated in 2003. I teach Nursery Two pupils at
Methodist Nursery and Primary School.

When did you join your current school?

I was transferred to the school in 2011. I was previously at St. Johnson Primary School, Kuto,
Abeokuta in Ogun State.

How many pupils do you have in your class?
I have about 36 pupils.

When you were transferred to the school, what were the things you noticed?

When I joined the school, I noticed that it was not conducive to learning. The buildings were
dilapidated; the floor in the classrooms had potholes, even the classroom’s ceiling was off. It
wasn’t a classroom to teach children. I complained to the school management that I couldn’t
teach in such an environment and they said I should do whatever I felt had to do. That was when
I decided to renovate the classroom.

What did you do?

I got a bricklayer to re-plaster the floor, then I fixed the ceiling and roof. I repainted the walls
inside and outside and I decorated them with educational nursery images and symbols. I also
equipped the classroom with teaching and learning aids such as television, DVD and picture
chats. I also brought in a standing fan and window blind.

There was no electricity in the class; so I went to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria and
pleaded with the workers there to install electricity in the class which they did. I did other minor
things in the classroom. At the end of the day, I spent about N400, 000.

Did the school management make a complaint about the state of the school to the government?

They did complain, but I believe the state government is doing its best to renovate all public
schools. But if a teacher is teaching in a classroom that isn’t conducive, the teacher should do
what is necessary, even if it means spending his or her money. If we have to wait till the
government is ready to renovate our classrooms, pupils will be the ones to suffer.

What motivated you to spend so much?

My love for my pupils motivated me. I couldn’t stand seeing them learning in such an
environment. When I started renovating the class, I started little by little; I never thought I would
go that far. I spent 11 months salaries to renovate the classroom. Each month, after collecting
my salary, I would remove a certain amount to renovate the class. Later when I finished, I told
the State Universal Basic Education Board that I wanted to dedicate the class in memory of my
mother and they allowed me. My mother solely funded my education; I lost my father at a tender
age. If not because of her, I won’t be where I am today. The children are enjoying the classroom
now. They are so happy and eager to learn, I noticed that their grades improved greatly after the
renovation. They are so enthusiastic to learn.

How did the school react?

At first when I started, I got discouraged by teachers, they kept giving me reasons why I
shouldn’t renovate the class, but I stood my ground and followed my heart. I made up my mind
to do it. When it became a reality, they now realised the importance of all what I did. The school
authorities were happy about it. I wanted the classroom to be like the ones I see in private
schools. Even the pupils’ parents expressed happiness. People didn’t expect me to do what I did,
I was happy that I made a difference in the lives of the pupils.

How did the government react?

I don’t know. I’m not aware if SUBEB informed the government or not.

What else do you plan to do in your classroom?

I’m planning to buy a two and a half mattress, chairs and tables for the pupils. Now, we have
wooden benches in the classroom. I hope to have bought all these things before resumption.

Didn’t the money you spent drain your purse?

No, maybe because all my children except one are grown up thus I don’t have many
responsibilities.

Did you get help from any individual or corporate organisation?

No I didn’t. I didn’t even approach anyone. I did it all by myself with God by my side.
If you didn’t spend that money on your class, what would you have used it for?

Maybe I could have bought a new car or bought myself something expensive, but nothing beats
education. I’m happy to see my pupils happy. I kept wondering how I would leave a beautiful
home to teach in a dilapidated classroom. It was saddening, and moreover, I was a level 12
officer then, it would be a shame on my part to teach in such a classroom.

Do you regret your action?

No. Rather, I’m happy and full of joy.

What is your advice to the government?

When a governor comes into power, they make so many promises, but don’t keep half of them.
Governors should learn to keep their promises especially in the area of education. Also,
whenever, they give out a contract that has to do with education, they should follow it up, until it
becomes a reality.

What is your advice to teachers?

They should help the indigent, most of them are found in public schools. Teachers should try
and make a difference in their lives. One may think they won’t appreciate it, but it’s not true.

What is your view about teachers’ welfare?

Teachers need to be celebrated. A large percentage of teachers in the country are poorly paid,
and when there is no money, a teacher will not be motivated to teach. Governments across the
country should boost teachers’ welfare. Whether we like it or not, teachers play a major role in
the society; a lot of us won’t be where we are if not because of the teachers that taught us.
How did your husband feel about the expenses you incurred while renovating the classroom?
He was very supportive. He gave me the go-ahead.

Do you sometimes wish you were in a private school?

I do, however, I left the private sector for the public sector because they didn’t have pension at
that time.

If you were not a teacher, what would you have been?

Teaching is my passion, but if I weren’t a teacher, I would have been a nurse. I like taking care of
people.


We are proud of our mum —Opeogun’s children

Were you comfortable with her spending her salary on renovating a classroom?

Adeola: At the initial stage, I wasn’t comfortable with it. I felt unhappy, but after some time, I got
over it. I realised that I couldn’t stop her. She is the type of person that wants her impact to be
felt wherever she is.

Adebisi: I’m proud of what she did, if I had my way, I would do much more for those children.
Most pupils in public schools don’t have the opportunity of learning in a good classroom. She
brought the private school setting into her classroom.

Adefemi: I must say, not everyone can afford to send their children to private schools. All what
my mother did was to give her pupils an opportunity to see what a private school classroom
looks like. I’m proud of what she did; one rarely finds someone who can give out money to help
others.

How do you feel about what your mother did?

Adeola: When she first informed me about her plans, I felt happy and I felt it was necessary. My
mother is someone who likes to help people. She has a soft heart.

www.punchng.com/education/teacher-spends-n400000-on-classroom-for-pupils/

mesoade:
Here are the few overrated courses in nigeria.


(1). Accounting
this course is overrated,i wonder why someone would spend years studying this course when my sister had B.sc in Biochemistry,went for a 7months training and she is now working in a bank.
DAT means there is a limit she can get to wt DAT only 7mnths training.

(2). Microbiology
Don't need to say much about this,the course is quite tough though,but after spending 4 years studying it,most of them end up teaching.
mark my words not all microbiologist but most.


(3). Political science
I Don't need to say much about this course,because it's already speaking for itself.


(4).Business administration.
Only God knows how the peeps that studied this course gets employed.


(5).Pharmacy
yea,i know you might be surprised seeing this but it's true.
Most pharmacist end up opening a shop to sell drugs,but the few that are employed are paid in 6 zeros.


You are free to add yours

pitfol: Only in Nigeria will people critisize u just cos of misspelt words and some lil errors... Its not my language... Buh if u've got enof time u can start correcting d errors in d chat...since u re a Professor of English language. And just so u kno, its not "bladderdash" but "balderdash".... I laff at u... Olodo

ladunsky: I tell you.. Sense of reasoning total bladderdash... Spellings and articulation he lacks....!!!

coolvitus: Guys pls oh is ds q sart stil wrking?

carefreewannabe: It may come as a surprise to you but I am a very good cook and for YOUR information to make you stop making wrong assumptions, I cook for my baby and when I cook for him, I cook with a lot of love.

But guess what, he can cook too. And he doesn't question his manhood when he cooks something for me.

And each time he does something for me, I say to myself, I will give it back to him multiple times.

prindu: Make no mistake abt it NMA is not JOHESU! They called doctors names just because doctors were fighting for d betterment of d enter health system and demanded an increase in Hazard allowee...

I thought johesu have d patients/masses at heart? Now who is going to be called heartless?

All demands here are for johesu and its members... which one concerns the patient? Compare with NMA demands.

Anyway, we don't really need them in d hospital, let them not just lock up govt equipment and tools as they use to...they can go with their empty heads.

But if they lock up things and go, doctors will also not work o because d masses no like us and we won't kill ourselves for anybody henceforth.

SHALOM !!!

kachy: Let us gear up for another FG vs health care providers fight.. Just sit down dey watch....


The secretary to the government of the federation,
Three arms zone, central area, abuja
Sir,
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS ULTIMATUM.
You could recall that JOHESU embarked on three days warning
strike from 20th to 22nd january 22014 to press home various
demands which have been lingering since 2009
In view of the inability of the honourable minister of health,
professor onyebuchi chukwu to meet our demands, the federal
government intervened through the office of the secretary to the
government of the federation. However, from january to september
2014, very little have been achieved as most agreements earlier
reached between federal government and JOHESU are not
implemented.medicalworldnigeria.com
We therefore, demand for immediate resolution of all matters
pending between JOHESU and federal government within the next
fifteen days i.e not later than 8th october 2014 or face an indefinite
strike action.
The contending issues among others are as follows:
1) Non promotion of our members from salary CONHESS 14 - 15 as
directors having stayed for 4 to 15 years on the same salary level
without promotion in most fedral tertiary hospitals.
2) Immediate release of circular on adjustment of salary as done for
NMA members since january 2014 and immediate payment of at
least two months arrears while the remaining are paid with 2015
budget.
3) Immediate release of the circular on extension of retirement age
to be back dated to february 2014 when the issue was presented to
National council on establishment.
4) Immediate and full payment of arrears of salaries of CONHESS
10 skipping outstanding since the year 2010.
5) Immediate amendment of the ciruclar on consultancy status as
pronounced by National court on 22nd july, 2013, and agreed to at
a meeting of 12th august 2014 with the federal
government.medicalworldnigeria.com
6) Payment of arrears of specialist allowance to qualified hospital
based professioanls with effect from 1st january 2010 in line with
national industrial court of nigeria ruling.
7) Immediate release of the harmonized scheme of service and
circular on internship for nurses and midwives.
Modification of medical laboratory scientist intern's circular to
include post NYSC placement and beyond.
9)Minimizing the lopsidedness in the membership of boards of
management of tertiary hospitals.
10) Implementation of the court judgement in favour of medical
laboratory scientist on separate department in the hospitals.
11) Need to define the functions and power of honourary consultants
in teaching hospitals and the need to appoint more hospital based
consultatnts instead of honourary
consultants.medicalworldnigeria.com
12) Need for residency program for other health professionals.
13) Issuance of guidelines on appointment of chariman, medical
advisory committee and the committee's composition.
14) Need for complete autonomy for the teaching hospitals by
removing university lecturers as head in some clinical departments.
15) Need to urgently set up a collective bargaining agreement
committee to look at the following allowances for JOHESU members
a. Headship allowance
b. Administrative allowance
c. professional allowance.
d. Excess work load allowance
e. Health and safety site allowance
f. responsibility allowance
g. reduction of the present excess taxation on health workers
salaries
h. restoration of working days as annual leave
medicalworldnigeria.com
It is our hope that governement would quickly accede to these
demands bearing in mind that JOHESU members have exercised
sufficient patience and maturity (for more than one year) over thier
demands.
Please accept our highest regards and assurances of our best
wishes
YUSUF BADMUS W.G
Secretray JOHESU


www.medicalworldnigeria.com/2014/09/joint-health-sector-unions-and-assembly-of-healthcare-professionals-fifteen-days-ultimatum

fnep2smooth: we all get 3gb for 1k for andriod , pc and Blackberry 10 os.
isn't that enough reason to port to glo.