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Resident Doctors Thumbs-up for  Diri’s Health Policies

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Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State (centre) flanked Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors

 

By David Owei,Bayelsa
Resident doctors have commended the health policies of the Bayelsa State government.

National President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Osundayo Tope, gave the commendation on Wednesday when he presented the Champion of Residency Training Award to Governor Douye Diri in Government House, Yenagoa.

Dr. Tope said Bayelsa was the only state in Nigeria to domesticate the Residency Training Act and that Governor had meticulously implemented its provisions.

The NARD President hailed the impact of the healthcare policies of the state government, particularly in residency training, employment and welfare of doctors.

He said the training of doctors had helped with human resource management, recruitment, training of skilled health workers among other policies that were lacking in other states of the country.

Dr. Tope also appreciated the governor for the 2022/2023 medical residency training grant to resident doctors, implementation of proper placement of doctors and approval of their revised hazard allowance.

He said other notable achievements in the health sector included renovation of the House Officers quarters at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri as well as implementation of the 35 per cent upward salary review for doctors on call duty.

“Bayelsa is the only state in Nigeria that has domesticated the Medical Residency Training Act. The import of this is that it has strengthened the human resource for skilled health workers as it has helped with equipment in health institutions.

“We are grappling with shortage of manpower in the country. But domestication of the Residency Training Act will bring more people to come work in this state’s health facilities. And this will improve on the global health security and universal health coverage.

“Part of your valuable achievements is that you have also paid the 2022/2023 medical residency training grant to resident doctors in the state. You have even gone beyond that to implement the skipping and proper placement of doctors, and approval of the revised hazard allowance.”

He further stated that Governor Diri had upgraded the state-owned School of Nursing to a College of Nursing, and had employed more than 500 health workers.

Responding, Governor Douye Diri explained that the zeal to revamp healthcare delivery, manpower and equipment was to discourage brain drain in the sector.

He said the health sector was too important to be ignored and that the expertise of its personnel were in demand outside the country after being trained domestically.

His words: “We cannot continue to search for health outside Nigeria when we cannot take care of the very few workers that we already have. There is nothing wrong to also export our skills outside the shores of Nigeria but let it not be to our own detriment.

“That is why my administration is investing heavily in the health sector. We must sustain our capacity and affect the standard of living of our people. Issues of health and education must continue to gain priority from this government.”

Diri approved the request for release of fund for the 2024/2025 residency training as well as the provision of a utility bus for the state chapter of NARD.

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NASC Boss Salutes NASS Workers …Describes them As Engine Room for Democratic Growth

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Chief Saviour Enyiekere

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The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, Chief Saviour Enyiekere has extended his heartfelt greetings to the workers of the National Assembly Service Commission, describing them as the engine room of Nigeria’s democracy.

” Your mandate is the sinew and spine upon which the strength and stability of our National Legislature depends”, he enthused.

In statement signed by the Commission’s Director,Public Affairs, E N Anyigor, Dr Enyiekere conveyed his appreciation of the enormous contributions of the Legislative workers in his message to mark this year’s May Day/ Workers Day Celebration in Abuja.

He commended their dedication, resilience, and invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development.

Enyiekere praised the commitment of legislative staff who continue to provide critical support services that ensure the effective functioning of the National Assembly,
noting that the role of workers in the legislature remains indispensable, as their professionalism and hard work sustain the operations of one of the country’s most important democratic institutions.

The NASC Chairman assured staff members that the Commission remains committed to improving their welfare, enhancing career development opportunities, and creating a more conducive working environment for all legislative workers.

According to him, the Commission is already taking steps to implement reforms and policies that will positively impact staff wellbeing, productivity, and morale.

He urged the workers to remain steadfast, diligent, and committed to excellence, assuring them that their sacrifices and contributions would continue to be recognized and rewarded.

He reaffirmed the determination of the Commission to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that better days lie ahead for legislative workers across the nation .

“Your dedication to duty is highly appreciated. The Commission is committed to ensuring improved welfare and a brighter future for all staff,” he said.

This was Dr Enyiekere’s first Worker’s Day message to the Legislative Workers as his 6th National Assembly Service Commission was inaugurated on 5th May, 2025.

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ADC: We Remain Focused — Says Party Will Present Right Candidate for 2027

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By George Mgbeleke
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that, despite what it called “recent distractions,” the party remains focused on its set objectives to rescue the country from the misgovernance of the ruling APC and save the country from the travesty of a one-party dictatorship.

Reacting to suggestions in some quarters that the party will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections, the party dismissed such views as unfounded and mischievous scaremongering, with no basis in reality or in any law, insisting that it will field credible candidates for the elections.

The party said it remains the country’s primary opposition platform, with a clear focus on organising, mobilising, and preparing to win the 2027 general elections.

In a statement, the ADC said Nigerians should disregard baseless assertions, noting that the party is fully compliant with all legal requirements and is actively building the structures necessary to contest and win elections at all levels.

The full statement reads:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent the dangerous slide toward a one-party state.

We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections. We find such claims to be entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion where none exists. They have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of our preparations as a political party.

Let us be clear. The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates who are capable of leading this country out of its current crisis.

We remain a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. There is no legal impediment to our participation in the 2027 elections, and any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party.

The ADC stands today as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work, organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising costs of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.

We urge our members, supporters, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard these baseless assertions. The task before us is too important to be derailed by speculation.

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ADC: We Remain Focused — Says Party Will Present Right Candidate for 2027

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By George Mgbeleke
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that, despite what it called “recent distractions,” the party remains focused on its set objectives to rescue the country from the misgovernance of the ruling APC and save the country from the travesty of a one-party dictatorship.

Reacting to suggestions in some quarters that the party will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections, the party dismissed such views as unfounded and mischievous scaremongering, with no basis in reality or in any law, insisting that it will field credible candidates for the elections.

The party said it remains the country’s primary opposition platform, with a clear focus on organising, mobilising, and preparing to win the 2027 general elections.

In a statement, the ADC said Nigerians should disregard baseless assertions, noting that the party is fully compliant with all legal requirements and is actively building the structures necessary to contest and win elections at all levels.

The full statement reads:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent the dangerous slide toward a one-party state.

We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections. We find such claims to be entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion where none exists. They have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of our preparations as a political party.

Let us be clear. The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates who are capable of leading this country out of its current crisis.

We remain a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. There is no legal impediment to our participation in the 2027 elections, and any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party.

The ADC stands today as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work, organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising costs of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.

We urge our members, supporters, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard these baseless assertions. The task before us is too important to be derailed by speculation.

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