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January 25, 2024 “Perish The Thought” PDP Tackles Akpabio Over 2027 Takeover Claims

“Perish The Thought” PDP Tackles Akpabio Over 2027 Takeover Claims

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tackled the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, asking him to “perish the thought” of taking over control of Akwa Ibom State in 2027.

This is in response to a statement credited to Senator Akpabio while receiving the Governoship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP; Senator Bassey Albert, who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC .

The PDP stated that the ploy to use false claims and inciting comments to destabilise the state has failed.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party advised the Senate President to come to terms with the fact that the people of Akwa Ibom are firmly rooted in the PDP as a peaceful and united people blessed by God, especially under the immediate past and current administration.

The statement said: “They cannot be swayed by any agent of disunity, incitement, hatred and retrogression whose intention is to use propaganda and hate speeches to derail, as well as appropriate the state for selfish interest.

“The boast by Akpabio to take over Akwa Ibom in 2027 is pathetically empty.

“Our party advises Akpabio to leave Akwa Ibom alone and focus on the challenges of his office as Senate President.”

The PDP urged the people of Akwa Ibom to disregard Akpabio’s antics and remain united in their determination to build their state under the banner of the PDP.

January 25, 2024 #SLI: Can You Say You are HEALTHY???

#SLI: Can You Say You are HEALTHY???

In this article, I want to share insights from a recent episode of “Sharing Life Issues,” where we delved into essential health checks for men, women, and children with Pharm Dianabasi Inyang. Often, people focus on various aspects of their lives, such as finances, spirituality, emotions, and romance, for updates or adjustments. However, health, a crucial aspect, is frequently overlooked, regardless of one’s financial capacity.

 

Medical professionals on the show have noted that more women tend to seek medical attention than men. However, let’s explore why regular health checks are essential. Pharm. Dianabasi Inyang likened the human body to engines, cars, generators, and devices we regularly service. While we invest time and resources in maintaining our machines, we tend to neglect our bodies, the very tools earning us the funds for these expenses. Many people only visit hospitals or pharmacies when they are already sick, neglecting preventive evaluations, which should be a regular practice.

 

Voluntarily scheduling annual visits to the hospital helps identify health issues early, facilitating timely intervention and management. Routine health checks also aid in detecting genetic abnormalities and preventing the development of serious illnesses. Now, Let’s explore some of the health checks we all should endeavour to have.

 

Health Checks for Kids:

It might surprise you that some mothers neglect to take their babies for vaccinations or immunizations. However, for most hospital-born children, scheduled hospital visit dates are provided to mothers or caregivers. These visits allow the general practitioner or pediatrician to monitor the child’s growth, ensuring they meet expected milestones (which vary for each child). During these visits, necessary immunizations are administered.

For hospital-born children, tracking growth is more straightforward due to scheduled checks and considerations for the baby’s body weight. Parents visiting traditional birth attendants should be discouraged from doing so. Babies born outside hospitals might miss the advantage of scheduled visits for immunization and growth evaluation. Parents should make an effort to take these babies to health centers or hospitals for documentation and to address any missed assessments from traditional birth attendants.

 

Regular health evaluations for children facilitate the detection of genetic disorders, bone formation issues, and defects like eye problems, which can impact a child’s social and academic performance. Dental checks are also crucial for ensuring proper teeth formation and arrangement, preventing children from enduring teasing about their dentition and preserving their self-confidence and esteem.

Health Checks for Men:

Men are often reluctant to visit the hospital, being perceived as strong. Regardless of strength, when it comes to health, it’s essential to take the necessary steps. Some crucial checks for men involve prostate screening, a prevalent issue affecting men. Prostate checks, especially from the age of 40, are vital, and early detection is key. Other important checks include monitoring blood pressure, sugar levels (for diabetes). Men should proactively present themselves for hospital evaluations, considering that many health challenges for men are asymptomatic and may cause significant damage before becoming apparent.

Health Checks for Women:

Women, particularly those of childbearing age, often visit the hospital, especially when pregnant or trying to conceive. This provides an opportunity for some women to undergo evaluations through routine tests. However, it’s important to note that some women only visit the hospital when unwell. Regular health checks are strongly recommended for women, including monitoring high blood pressure, checking for diabetes, and conducting routine breast cancer examinations at home and during doctor’s visits. Women are encouraged, starting from age 25, to undergo cervical screening.

For sexually active individuals….STI & HIV screening with or without a trusted partner is encouraged.

In conclusion, yearly full-body checkups are essential for both men and women, enabling early detection and intervention. Regular health checkups become more critical with age. Let’s promote awareness, educate others, and collectively prioritize routine screenings to prevent silent health threats. Health is wealth we are told a kazillion times, and in 2024 and beyond, make it a resolution to prioritize regular health checkups for a fantabulous and healthy year.

 

Cheers to a healthy 2024!

Written by Maris ‘Damaris’ Iloka.

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January 22, 2024 Akwa Ibom First Lady Pledges Support for Women with Multiple Births

Akwa Ibom First Lady Pledges Support for Women with Multiple Births

Wife of the Akwa Ibom state Governor has announced a cash benefit of N50,000 and N100,000 for Women who give birth to Twins and Triplets respectively in Akwa Ibom state.

The benefit is coming under the Empowerment Programme for Mothers of Multiple Births introduced by the First lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno.

Unveiling the social investment for Ikot Ekpene senatorial district, she explained that the provision of monthly stipends to the target beneficiaries was to ameliorate affected families’ burden of caring for multiple births.

Mrs. Patience Eno told the Eket district’s mothers of multiple births, “You have seen the goodness and kindness of God. It is worth celebrating and that is why you and I are here today.

“I love twins and triplets that is why I put everything I can into this. I want you to appreciate this love further by loving these children.

“These children will bring you good and they will do you good. The twins and triplets will bring you blessings. With these children, your fame will spread abroad. People will come to respect you because of these babies you are carrying.

Reacting, caretaker Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, John Etim, hailed the governor’s wife for engaging in consistent social investments.

He noted that it was helping to boost the administration of Governor Eno as impactful and people driven based on Eno’s ARISE Agenda.

The highpoint of the occasion was the sharing of baby packs and cash to the excited beneficiaries by the Mrs Eno and other dignitaries present.

January 5, 2024 We Suspended Operations to Restructure, not Shut-Down – Jubilee Syringe Management

We Suspended Operations to Restructure, not Shut-Down – Jubilee Syringe Management

The Management of Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Limited (JSM) in Awa Iman community in Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom State has denied closing shop in Nigeria, rather insisting that the suspension of operations is simply to restructure.

This clarification followed media reports of laying off workers due to “Unforseen Circumsmtances”and shutting shop. The Jubilee Syringe factorwa was inaugurated on September 23, 2017 by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, after it was completed by the immediate past administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Some key investors said the company since inception had become the market leader with its top quality syringes in Nigeria in addition to creating employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom people and other Nigerians, but regretted that “despite the huge sum invested in the syringe factory, the management staff have been unable to meet up with its expected target.”

On of the investors said the decision to suspend operations is to “restructure and re-organise the management team and the entire structures of the production lines for better profitability and sustainability.”

On behalf of the JSM investors, the managing director of the VKS Group of Companies, Mr Onur Kumral, dismissed the reports that JSM was ending its operations in the country completely. He said contrary to the reports, “the company is only undergoing a restructuring phase which will make it experience a brief break within this period.”

Kumral said the re-organisation is a decision of the investors following the inability of the management to meet up with its expected targets, stressing that the shake-up only affects the management staff and the entire structures of the production line, which is geared towards better productivity of the company. He assured that the company will return to full operations soon.

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