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MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE DEATH OF DOCTOR DIASO’S TRAGIC DEATH AS REVEALED BY MEDICAL GUILD

5/08/23

OLADIPO DG

The Medical Community, Particularly the resilient Members of the Medical Guild, a family of all Lagos state Government-employed Medical and Dental practitioners remain in deep shock over the tragic but avoidable death of our member, late Dr Vwaere Diaso, who, until her untimely death from mortal injuries sustained when the elevator of the House Officers’ quarters she in failed and crashed from the 9th floor.

Medical Guild by this Press Conference wishes to put straight the true narratives of the series of events leading to, during and following the unfortunate incident. We also seek to dispel the several untruths and misrepresentations making the rounds in the regular and social media.

It must be stated that it took us this while before speaking to Lagosians for reasons that the 97 year old Medical Guild is a deeply professional body which places premium on the wellbeing and welfare of her members. As such, in times of a tragic event like this, our focus had been to immediately activate and focus on the goal of genuinely condoling with our bereaved members, providing support and succour to her bereaved father and decidedly pursuing justice to ensure any and all individuals, entities found culpable are accordingly brought to book. We also needed to manage the expression of our grievances so unscrupulous external persons would not hijack our genuine grief and anger to their own criminal ends. The past 72 harrowing hours have therefore hardly been the appropriate time for perfunctionary optics or hunts for headlines. Members of the press, kindly pardon our apparent medial blindside during tis boiling period.

Background:

Since rehabilitation of the House Officers quarters in 2015 -16, myriads of problems had trailed the structure; Power supply, Water supply, non-functional lift, rodent infestation among others.
COMPLAINTS.

SeeThe installation in question is one imbued with intractable functional failures over several years. In 2015, contracts were awarded for the installation of ‘new’ lifts in the building as part of general rehabilitation of the facility.

The installation was done by one HORIVAC Engineering, a sub to the main contractor carrying out the rehabilitation of the HO s quarters.

The installed elevator was never attended to by this subcontractor thereafter. The Medical Guild would have reasons to register several complaints only a couple of years later. And, by 2019, we have had to officially write the Lagos State Infrastructure and Assets Management Agency (LASIAMA) to complain about the lift, among others.

There were several other engagements on the matter ever since with various government agencies variously claimed to be responsible for the facility in question, with little improvement. Our tweet on the same problem through our official handle is already trending on the airwaves over the past days.
Re-installation and commissioning of the lift.

Following our several complaints through letters (2018, 2019), official tweets (2020), countless meetings.. a pair of lifts were refurbished/re-installed at the quarters by HK Designs who sub-contracted to TEEJAY ELEVATORS, under the supposed supervision of LASIAMA.
On the day of commissioning, ?June 2021, the elevator failed to drive, with all the state and Hospital officials inside. It was claimed then that the failure to function was due to the inability of the mobile generator, rented for the purpose, to power the lift. There was no power supply to the quarters at the quarters, for some time after that. Commissioning proceeded as planned.
Facility management and Maintenance of the Lift
Required regular routine maintenance was not done by the contractor. One-sided record of quarterly maintenance provided could not be corroborated. In the weeks leading to the tragedy, there were several instances of the lift trapping its occupants, often requiring manual key releases. No direct responsibilities were being accepted. As late as November 2022, the Medical Guild took a step to expel the inefficient agent of the facility manager for non performance.
The Power Situation
The situation of power supply in the quarters remained poor. It took several months thereafter, and a lot of agitation from the Medical Guild before the installed generator would be connected to the building. Every other amenity in the building, including the lift was thus unusable.

The inherent problem with lift and reported malfunctions were attributed to poor carrying capacity of the generators of inadequate public power supply. The IPP substation which supplied the hospital had been disconnected.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, even today, the quarters, a high-rise structure is still not connected to public power supply.
On numerous occasions, the Medical Guild had taken up the duty of supplying diesel to power the quarters Generator, before getting the HSC to persuade the managements of General Hospital Odan and LIMH to provide contributory diesel supplementation thereafter.

Day of the tragedy and thereafter
Upon receiving the distress calls reporting the accident to the leadership of the Medical Guild, all our disaster management mechanisms were activated-
We immediately contacted the engineering teams of GHL and LIMH, and summoned them to the scene even as our members on ground were making frantic efforts to rescue our late colleague. The States emergency numbers were also being called.
We contacted the Trauma team, lead by an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon and summoned him to the site. Incidentally, he was already within the hospital premises attending to his other patients operated earlier. He was on ground in earnest.
We contacted officials of the HSC, and informed of the accident, and updated thereafter.
We contacted Mr Governor, and through the First Lady updated thereafter
All through this, the Medical Guild leadership was physically on ground, and alongside management of General Hospital Odan, Lagos, coordinated all logistic efforts even as we griefed with our colleagues.
In the hours thereafter, the Medical Guild promptly Commissioned a team of doctors lead by the MOH in charge of Etí-Ọ̀sa, and dispatched same to the residence of our late colleague’s father to provide in turns the urgently needed monitoring and stabilisation for his known Medical condition, following the sad incident.
Thereafter,working with an excellent team of close friends and colleagues of Mr Diaso, we have continued to provide as much psychological support as is possible within the circumstance.
We coordinated the legitimate peaceful expression of grief by our colleagues, ensuring that this was not hijacked by unscrupulous external elements to break down law and order. We salute the sense of restraint exhibited by our shocked and grieving colleagues in this case.
Together with a sizeable number of representatives from our grieving young colleagues, we have actively participated in the intensive preliminary investigations instituted at the instance of demand from government.

Our participation, alongside six representatives from the house officers, was to be firsthand witnesses to the proceedings, and ensure no attempts to whitewash revelations were made. We also needed to get prompt answers to questions of immediate culpability and handling by the Law. This we got, and individuals already are in custody of law enforcement agencies.
We have also followed closely to see that the preliminary reports of investigations were submitted to Mr Governor, within the 48hour period we demanded.
We await responses to this from Mr Governor.

Preliminary Observations
The process of contracting and project execution were fraught with multiple areas of obscurities.
Contractors, sub-contractors no evidence certification in lift installation or management, little knowledge of safety standards requirements, and no evidence of safety certification.
The chain of supervisory and maintenance cascade among several entities is cumbersome and impractical. These agencies of government or entities carried about with no direct responsibility to or respect for end users or managements of host health institutions.
There is failure of official transmission of complaints about the lift from the management of General Hospital Lagos to it’s supervisory agency (HSC), upon witnessing the lift malfunction even on the day of commissioning.
Total failure of supervision and maintenance of the quarters by LASIAMA or its contracted Facility Manager, and failure of same to report observed problems with the elevator to their Principal, LASIAMA, despite being aware and involved in these problems.
As part of safety protocols, the lift had no stationed operator, no warning sigms, no contact numbers in case of problems.
Inadequate supervision and attention to the welfare of their employees – doctors – living in the quarters by HSC.
There is a general lackluster attitudes of many government agencies directly or indirectly concerned with welfare and emolument issues of doctors across the state – curious isolated non payment of salaries and allowances
No implementation of promotions and regularisation
No ń payment of Hazard Allowance of House Officers
Optimisation of residential work environment of doctors
delayed/committed benefits among others..

Our Demands moving forward
Brand new, certified safe model elevators from reputable companies such as OTIS, John Holt, Schindler, be installed at the doctors’ quarters, Lagos Island Maternity, and other health facilities in the State.
Pending replacement, it is suggested that the state government should provide comfortable alternative accommodation nearby the hospital with psychological support for all the house officers affected.
The contractors (primary and sub) should be held culpable and made to face prosecution by appropriate security agencies to the full extent of the Law.
LASIAMA, the agency in charge of this facility, and it’s subcontracted facility managers should be held accountable, and any of its officials, particularly the headship found culpable by commission or omission should be brought to book accordingly. The current Facility manager must be summarily disengaged and blacklisted.
All arrears/outstanding payments owed to doctors, including promotion, hazard allowance and regularization must be paid within 7 days.
All infrastructures and facilities within public health institutions must be under overall supervision of the hospital management and all stakeholders must be updated accordingly.
Dr. Vwaere Diaso must be immortalised.

We acknowledge the emotional trauma engendered by this tragedy, and the loss to the family, and the Medical Profession.
We appreciate the support of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos Zone through this period.
The Medical Guild hereby reassures all our grieving members that we shall assiduously pursue justice in this matter, and never relent in our strife for the collective welfare of all members.
This is still an unfolding development. We will continue to update members further on proceedings and respond accordingly with any additional actions as may be neccessary.

Thank you.

The Medical Guild

FORENSIC AUDIT OF CBN UNDER WAY AS PRESIDENT TINUBU, VOWS TO BLOCK All FINANCIAL LOOPHOLES

05/08/23

SHINA JO

Nigeria,s President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive Forensic Audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent.

The President said this on Friday when he received the President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

”A comprehensive forensic audit is on-going at the Central Bank. We are going to do very serious structural review of the Civil Service payroll. I can’t believe in the numbers I’m seeing and I’ve had that experience before at the state level.

”The reforms are in tandem with Nigeria’s Ease of Doing Business programme. We’ll block all financial loopholes. The reforms will be targeted at the way we work, change of attitude and equally on educating our people. It’s costly but we will do it,” he said.

Highlighting Nigeria’s resilience and intellectual prowess, the President implored the Bretton Woods institution to view the country as a significant player within the global community, not solely as a struggling economy.

‘‘We stand as a vibrant and educated society, seeking to avert chaos through strategic interventions. Your proactive engagement aligns with our quest for partnership, and together, we shall pursue mutual benefits that enrich us all,’’ he said.

On poverty alleviation, the President called for more increased support from the World Bank, expressing optimism for a productive collaboration between Nigeria and the World Bank that will lead to mutual benefits and sustainable progress.

He also discussed the ongoing efforts to address issues such as subsidy removal, foreign exchange mismanagement, exchange rates, inflation, liquidity, and debt management.

President Tinubu also spoke on administration’s substantial reforms, including those aimed at consolidating improvements in Nigeria’s oil industry, enhancing the Ease of Doing Business, and prioritizing security to boost the country’s revenue generation.

The President stressed the importance of electricity generation for economic development, highlighting the turning of sod earlier today on the first phase (350MW) of the 1,350MW power generation project in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

The President explained that the project signifies the administration’s commitment to a comprehensive approach, which encompasses power generation, distribution, energy transition, and tariff adjustments.

While calling for a positive partnership with the World Bank, President Tinubu emphasized key areas of focus, including job creation, digitization, and National Identity Management.

He also requested the World Bank’s support in addressing the challenges posed by the removal of cross-sectoral subsidies, particularly in lessening the impact on less privileged Nigerians.

In his remarks, Mr. Banga commended President Tinubu for his efforts in addressing the economic challenges of the country.

”Yes, we give money and our dollars are very important but where we are really helpful is our expertise and knowledge and our experience from many markets. In that way, we will always be your friend and partner, not just with the money, but with our minds and our hearts and you should be rest assured about that.’

TINUBU’S WIFE VISIT FORMER PRESIDENT BUHARI

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04/08/23

PRESS RELEASE

Wife of the President ,Senator Oluremi Tinubu Thursday paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Daura resident in Katsina Sate.

The wife of the President was accompanied on the visit by the wife of the Vice President Nana Shettima.

She said the visit is to check on the former President and thank him for his Fatherly support.

Tinubu prayed for long life , good health and more support from him not only for the Administration of President Bola Tinubu but Nigeria as a whole.

The former President thanked the Wife of the President Tinubu and her delegation for the visit describing it as ‘remarkable’

He said “ As you can all see, she came to check up on me and see that I am doing okay “.

Other members of the delegation include wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajia Dikko Radda ,wife of the Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly Hajia Nasir Daura among other APC women chieftains in the State.

GOSPEL CORNER: DON’T GET TALKED OUT OF YOUR DREAMS. THERE MAY BE GIANTS ON YOUR LAND—A SICKNESS, A DEBT, AN ADDICTION. DO AS CALEB DID AND PUT A “SURELY” ON THE FRONT OF WHAT YOU’RE BELIEVING FOR. “SURELY I WILL DEFEAT THIS GIANT.

04/08/23

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES

Today’s Word

Today’s Scripture

And Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “Surely, let us go up and let us take possession of it because surely we will be able to prevail over it.”
Numbers 13:30, LEB

Giants on Your Land
When Moses sent twelve men to spy out the Promised Land, ten spies came back saying though it was more than they ever dreamed, the inhabitants were too big, too strong, and the cities too fortified. They were fully persuaded that they couldn’t defeat the opposition. The two other spies, Joshua and Caleb, came back fully persuaded that they could “surely” overcome and take the land. They had a “surely” mentality. “Surely we will defeat these enemies, overcome this trouble, and live in the Promised Land.” What’s interesting is they were the only two Israelites of that generation who made it into the Promised Land.

Don’t get talked out of your dreams. There may be giants on your land—a sickness, a debt, an addiction. Do as Caleb did and put a “surely” on the front of what you’re believing for. “Surely I will defeat this giant. My God is not limited by the environment, by the economy, by what I don’t have, by who’s against me. Surely, He’s on my side.”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You are so much greater than any giants in the land, and the facts are never a reason to keep me from Your best for my life. Thank You that because You are with me, I can be fully persuaded that victory is coming. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

SECTION TWO

There is a difference between wisdom and knowledge. Knowledge puffs up (1 Corinthians 8:1). It can make one proud and arrogant. But wisdom will make you humble and teachable. You can read extensively and accumulate a lot of knowledge, but still lack wisdom. You also don’t become wise just by growing older and having more experience in life. Wisdom is not natural. It does not matter if you are young or old, experienced or inexperienced, highly educated or not. Wisdom comes by God’s unmerited favor.

Listen to what God’s Word says about the importance of wisdom: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace [unmerited favor]; a crown of glory she will deliver to you” (Proverbs 4:7–9). You see, promotion and honor all come as a result of receiving wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:30 says that Christ is made unto us wisdom first, then righteousness, holiness and redemption. Wisdom comes first!

I remember how the key thing that I would pray for every day in the early days of our church was for the wisdom of God to guide us in everything that we did. That was my focus. I did not want to manage the church with my own knowledge. I wanted to depend on Jesus’ wisdom. In fact, it was during this time of believing for God’s wisdom that the Lord opened my eyes to the gospel of grace—the gospel of grace that is unadulterated by the law and man’s works, and based entirely on the finished work of Jesus!

When my eyes were opened to the gospel of Jesus’ unmerited favor, lives began to be wonderfully changed and transformed, and from just a few hundred people in the mid-nineties, our highest attendance for our Sunday services to date was more than 22,000 precious people. Whenever I am asked to explain how we grew the church, my answer is plain and simple—it was and is entirely by the unmerited favor of Jesus. I know that it is grace and grace alone that caused our church to experience such explosive growth.

Today, the same gospel of grace that we preach every Sunday in our church is being broadcast into millions of homes across America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. We started as a little church in Singapore that nobody had heard of, but God’s unmerited favor has blessed us to become an international ministry that is impacting the world with the good news of His unmerited favor. We take no credit for it because this wisdom is from Jesus, and our boast is in Him and Him alone. Beloved, let His wisdom lead you to supernatural success!

https://www.josephprince.com/meditate-devo/wisdom-is-the-principal-thing

LAGOS STATE ADVOCATES EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

03/08/23

DANIELS O.G

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

PRESS RELEASE

BREASTFEEDING: LAGOS ADVOCATES EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

….Commemorates Y2023 World Breastfeeding Week with an Awareness Walk, Health Talk

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District I, Dr. Olufunmilayo Bankole has urged citizens particularly, nursing mothers and pregnant women to support the drive of the State Government to entrench the culture of proper and exclusive breastfeeding in nurturing of babies and infants to healthy and productive members of the society.

Bankole who made this call today at an awareness and sensitization program in commemoration of the Y2023 World Breastfeeding Week, advised citizens especially nursing mothers and pregnant women to ensure that children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life adding that breastfeeding prevents hunger, malnutrition and ensures food security for babies.

The programme which was organised by the newly created Lagos State Health District I (comprising Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye and Alimosho LGAs) in partnership with the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, commenced with an awareness walk within the environs of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, followed by health talk on benefits of breastfeeding to nursing mothers and pregnant women at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital and Ifako-Ijaiye Primary Healthcare center and culminated with an advocacy visit to the Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government.

Bankole noted that the Y2023 World Breastfeeding Week themed: “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a difference for working parents” is well thought out, stressing that employers of labour and working class parents need to understand the role of exclusive and proper breastfeeding in the upbringing and mental development of children.

She added that the State Government will continue to educate, inform and empower actors to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments to nursing mothers.

“Today, we are celebrating the Y2023 World Breastfeeding Week themed: “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a difference for working parents” which is targeted to promote, protect and support exclusive breastfeeding practices from birth up to six months of life .

“I want us to know that the Lagos State government actively supports exclusive breastfeeding initiative, as the State Government had already made provision for female public servants to have paid maternity leave for a period of six months and male public servants a paid paternity leave of up to two weeks”, She said.

Bankole noted that ensuring proper exclusive breastfeeding practices is a collective responsibility of everybody which should not be left to women gender alone, noting that men also have a supportive role in encouraging their wives to practice proper and exclusive breastfeeding.

She assured that the State Government will not relent in putting in place policies and strategies geared towards creating a conducive atmosphere for nursing mothers to practice proper and exclusive breastfeeding.

“The survival of our children is our collective responsibility, and so this is a clarion call to action. All hands must be on deck to ensure our nursing mothers are supported to give exclusive breastfeeding to our children as breast milk is the only food the child needs to grow well and stay healthy during the first six months” She noted.

The Permanent Secretary stated that beyond the world breastfeeding week commemoration, the Lagos State Government will continue to carry out advocacy and sensitization programmes to constantly remind citizens of the benefits of proper and adequate breastfeeding for children.

Earlier, the Chairman, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Hon. Usman Akanbi Hamzat commended the State Government for organizing the sensitization program, adding that the yearly commemoration of breastfeeding week celebration will go a long way in getting citizens equipped with adequate and right information about breastfeeding which he noted will bring about the nurturing of members of the society.

Speaking in thesame vein, the Medical Director, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, Dr. Bamidele Mustapha who was represented by Dr. Awobusiyi encouraged mothers to prioritize the health and well-being of their children with a strong commitment and dedication to breastfeed them exclusively.

“Proper breastfeeding involves making up your mind to breastfeed your baby because it is a mindset thing and you have to look away from all discomfort and pain that may arise after birth and be determined and committed to practice breastfeeding for the benefit of the baby”, He said.

While urging all mothers to take advantage of the lessons learnt from the awareness and sensitization program, Bamidele advised mothers to avoid timing their babies while breastfeeding, adding that the child should be allowed to derive maximum satisfaction from Breastfeeding

GOSPEL CORNER : ALTHOUGH SHE PURSUED HIM DAY AFTER DAY, JOSEPH WOULD NOT CONSENT TO SLEEP WITH HER AND REFUSED TO BE ALONE WITH HER.

03/08/23

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES

TODAY’S WORD

Today’s Scripture

Although she pursued him day after day, Joseph would not consent to sleep with her and refused to be alone with her.
Genesis 39:10

Strength to Withstand
After being thrown in a pit and then sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph could have been bitter and angry, but he kept doing the right thing. How could he keep a good attitude after all the negative things that happened to him? When his owner’s wife tried to seduce him, Joseph could have thought, “I have nothing to lose. It’s not going to hurt anything. What difference does it make? Just do it.” He could have let his guard down and compromised, but Joseph stayed faithful, loyal, and committed. Where did he get the strength to withstand the temptation? Where do you get the strength?

The Scripture says that God will not let you face anything that you can’t handle and that He will provide a way of escape. It is God giving you the grace and enabling power to say no and walk away from the temptation. Tap into more of that can-do power. Start declaring, “I can handle this. I can do all things through Christ. I am strong in the Lord.”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the promise of a way of escape to any temptation I face. Help me guard my mind and heart, to dwell on Your thoughts, and to be strong to resist temptation and compromise. I declare that I can do all things through Christ. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

PART TWO 1

Let’s take a look at the life of Solomon. When Solomon became king, he was only a young man of about 18 years old and had big shoes to fill as David’s successor to the throne. Solomon was not filled with wisdom when he first ascended the throne, but he was clearly very earnest. He went to Mount Gibeon, where the tabernacle of Moses was, to offer a thousand burnt offerings to the Lord. At Mount Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” (2 Chronicles 1:7).

Now, think about this for a moment. What would you have asked for if you were in Solomon’s position? Solomon did not ask for riches. Neither did he ask to be honored by all men. Instead, he told the Lord, “…give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?” (2 Chronicles 1:10).

Another account in the Book of 1 Kings tells us that Solomon told the Lord, “Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” So when Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge, he was asking for an understanding heart.

Let’s go deeper. The word “understanding” here is the Hebrew word shama, which means “to hear intelligently.” In other words, Solomon had asked for a hearing heart—one that hears from and flows with the leading of the Spirit of God, who leads us into all truth (John 16:13). You need a hearing heart for God’s wisdom to flow through you in every aspect of your life!

The Bible records that Solomon’s request pleased the Lord (1 Kings 3:10). I believe that the same request that pleased the Lord then still pleases Him today. When we ask Jesus for wisdom, we put ourselves in a posture of trusting and depending on His unmerited favor.

Although Solomon only asked for wisdom, the Lord added “riches and wealth and honor” to him. Too many people are chasing riches, wealth, and honor, not realizing that they come through the wisdom of Jesus. Even if someone were to come into sudden wealth, without the wisdom of Jesus to manage it, the money would be squandered away. But with the wisdom of Jesus, you won’t only be blessed, you will also be able to hold on to the blessings in your life. Jesus makes you safe for good success that produces lasting and abiding fruit from generation to generation!

https://www.josephprince.com/meditate-devo/the-secret-to-solomons-wisdomp

BREAKING!NMA DECLARE 5 DAY MOURNING & INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER DEATH OF COLLEAGUE

02/08/23

DANIELS O G

The Nigerian Medical Association NMA Lagos State received with rude shock the death of one of our
Members, Dr Diaso Vwaere, a Medical House Officer, whose death occurred
as a result of injuries sustained when the elevator she was in crashed.

This is
heartbreaking, heart wrenching and quite unfortunate. We commiserate
with her immediate Family, her Colleagues on the island, Medical Guild, and
all body of Doctors in Lagos State.

Information we got was that she was
trapped in the Elevator for more than 40mins before she was rescued.
We were also reliably informed that there was no blood available for
Resuscitation, and this has become a recurring issue as a result of the review
made by Government on the Previous Policy on blood donation.

To us, this was an avoidable death and it’s unfortunate that it was allowed
to happen. We are pained and we are mourning. We are well aware that
this same elevator has been a source of problem for many years during
which several complaints have been made to all relevant agencies with no
respite.
It is very painful that at a time when the Country is battling with
unprecedented brain drain, a young Colleague that would have been
expected to attend to 6000 Nigerians was allowed to die a needless death.
As a result of this, NMA Lagos State is hereby making the following
pronouncements:

We declare a 5 day statewide Mourning period;
That we demand an immediate, unbiased investigation into the
circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident;
That all those found culpable in this matter, especially the General
Manager of the Lagos State Infrastructure Management Agency, Ms Adenike Adekambi are brought to Justice

4.We direct all our Doctors in the three Government Hospitals on the island (GH Lagos, LIMH,
and MSCH) to commence indefinite strike action until the investigations are completed and
justice served;

We immediately direct our Doctors in all the other government hospitals to scale down
activities as a mark of respect for our dead colleague. Only emergency services should be
rendered for the next 5 days;
That the Government should as a matter of urgency commence the complete overhaul of
the house officers quarters on the island;
That all other infrastructures in all our government hospitals that need repairs should be
urgently attended to.
That the blood transfusion system in Lagos State needs immediate revamping for improved
services.
As a result of this sad incident, the State Officers Committee of the Nigerian Medical
Association Lagos State has decided that the upcoming Annual General Meeting will be a low
key event as a mark of respect to our colleague.
We appeal to our colleagues to remain calm as NMA Lagos State leadership is on top of the
situation and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is not just served but seen
to have been served.
We pray for the repose of the soul of our dead colleague and may God give us all the fortitude to bear This irreparable loss

OTA ROTARIAN MONTHLY NEWS LETTER…SO MUCH TO SHOW WITHIN 31 DAYS

02/08/23

ELIZA DD

The Rotary Club Of Ota in Ogun State South West Nigeria is on of the most Vibrant and Award Winning Clubs Under District 9110 , Rotary International

Within the last 31 One days into the 2023/24 Rotary Service year, the club has done alot in line with the year’s Theme of creating Hope in the World

Catch a glimpse of some of the achievements in this New Monthly Letter Ota Rotarian

Bravo!

PROTEST ERUPTS ACROSS MAJOR CITIES IN OVER FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL & IT’S AGRAVATED HARDSHIP

02/08/23

BENEDICTA TD

The Organised Labour has made good it’s promise to Embark on a Nationwide Protest to make President Tinubu to reverse Several of his policies, which they describe as Anti-people.

The rally in Abuja started from the Unity Fountain with the Workers matching all the way to the National Assembly to submit their demands.

The workers are led by the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo.

The Protest is going on simultaneously in other States of the Federation with Workers led by Union Leaders from each Chapter

Heavy Security Presence is noticed all around various places with Men of the Nigeria Police are visibly and heavily around providing protection to workers.

The Organised labour is demanding for revamping of Nation’s refineries, adequate palliatives if the removal of fuel subsidy must be managed as proposed so that The ordinary Nigerians can survive the Current Economic Dispensation that has brought so much hardship to the Masses

HELICOPTER CRASH UPDATE

02/08/23

VICTORIOUS TD

The Lagos State Emergency Management agency has activated its disaster response plan on the Helicopter Crash incident which occurred around 4pm on Tuesday Evening in Oba Akran Area of Ikeja, the Lagos State Capital.

The Helicopter containing 4 Persons including the Pilot crash landed in front of the United Bank of Africa branch on the road.
All four casualties have been retrieved from the aircraft alive. They have been transferred to hospital for further care.
The area has been cordoned off and is being blanketed to prevent a secondary incident.
All Emergency Responders are on scene.

The Helicopter with Registration Number 5NCCQ allegedly belonging to Air First Hospitality and Tour crashed into a building and went in flames in Oba Akran Ikeja area in Lagos

The Helicopter was said to be on test flight from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos

Meanwhile the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the site of the Helicopter crash in the State and commended the efforts of the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission.

Speaking with newsmen after assessing the site of the crash, Sanwo-Olu, who was on his way from the Airport after joining President Bola Tinubu on a trip to Benin Republic, said no life was lost in the unfortunate incident.

The Governor commended the State Emergency Management services and residents of the neighborhood who participated in putting out the fire from the aircraft after it crash-landed.

He expressed gratitude to God that the incident did not result in any fatality, saying an extensive investigation into the incident would be carried out by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).