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Japa: Government approves replacement of health workers
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As the wave of Japa continues to hit the health sector, causing acute manpower shortage in government health facilities, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a special employment procedure that allows immediate replacement of any health practitioner that leaves the service with another qualified personnel, without the government’s ratification.
Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, according to a statement on Saturday, gave the hint when he received the newly elected executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Ogun State Chapter, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta
The statement quoted Talabi as saying that, “You know, before now, every employment in the service has to be sanctioned by the governor before the process is undertaken.
“But now, I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency has just given a special approval that is peculiar to the health sector, for the health ministry to employ qualified and suitable personnel to fill the vacancies being created by those leaving the service through their internal mechanism, without having to wait for the Governor’s approval.”
The SSG expressed delight that the administration’s investment in the sector was already yielding results despite challenges confronting the sector nationwide, noting that the staff turnover across health facilities in the state had tremendously improved.
He noted that Abiodun’s passion for a healthy citizenry necessitated reforms in the sector, including the recruitment of 200 health attendants to boost the existing staff in public facilities across the state, while affirming that the administration remained committed to improving the well-being of citizens.
Talabi charged the health workers to remain committed to saving lives, as the government continues to prioritise concerns in the sector, pledging that “we will not deprive you of what we know is right and legitimate; we have to interface to make the system better.”
Speaking earlier, the Ogun State Chairman, of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Adejoke Bello, appreciated the government for improving the welfare of health workers, as well as its interventions in the sector.
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan on defence cooperation and intelligence sharing.
According to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the agreement was signed in Amman, Jordan, during a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef A. Alhnaity.
Matawalle said that the partnership is aimed at strengthening collaboration between both countries in tackling evolving security threats, especially crimes and attacks that are asymmetric and cross-border in nature.
He added that the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to promoting peace, security, and stability across the country through strategic
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, disclosed that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the South South geo-political zone.
Akpabio stated this during the consultation of critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State where Governor Umo Eno, formally consulted party members on his return bid to the Government House in 2027
A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying,” the event of today shows that Governor Eno is a peaceful Governor, a man of God in words and in deeds. His peaceful disposition and ability to carry everybody along has given us the assurance that in the South South geo-political zone, Akwa Ibom will deliver the highest number of votes.
“Despite the fact that he has no one challenging him for the sole ticket of the party, he is humble enough to still consult party members and critical stakeholders in the state. That is very instructive of the kind of person he is.
“If you also go around the state, you will know that there is a Government in place. Projects are being initiated, completed and commissioned for the use of the people. Even abandoned projects are being completed and commissioned. That is a Governor that has the progress of his people at heart. I congratulate him on the recent commencement of International flights to and from the Victor Attah International Airport.”
Speaking further, Akpabio stated that the people and Government of Akwa Ibom State were very grateful to President Bola Tinubu for supporting one of their sons to the exalted position of the President of the Senate and would show their gratitude at the polls next year.
US President Donald Trump is slated to have his annual dental and medical evaluations on May 26 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the White House said Monday.
“This will include the President’s routine annual dental and medical assessments as part of his regular preventive health care,” the White House statement said.
The Republican billionaire, who turns 80 next month, has consistently told the press he is mentally and physically well — often unprompted.
In October, Trump underwent his second major medical checkup of 2025, and later said an MRI taken that hospital visit showed his cardiovascular health was “excellent.”
“His cardiac age — a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG — was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction,” his doctor, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, wrote in a letter released by the White House at the time.
Trump also had a semi-annual checkup last April.
Since returning to office Trump — the oldest person ever sworn in as US president — has often appeared with bruising on his right hand, occasionally covered with makeup.
The White House has attributed the marks to the aspirin he takes as part of a “standard” cardiovascular health regimen.
Last summer, the administration disclosed that Trump had been evaluated for swelling in his legs and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a common condition in which faulty vein valves allow blood to pool, causing swelling, cramping and skin changes.
It can be managed with medication or targeted procedures.
AFP
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