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August 14, 2024 Federal Government Moves to Curb “Japa” Syndrome With Health Workforce Policy

Federal Government Moves to Curb “Japa” Syndrome With Health Workforce Policy

The Federal Government of  Nigeria government has introduced a policy targeted at addressing the workforce challenges facing the health sector.

The new initiative, which is tagged: National Policy on Health Workforce Migration,” is aimed at tackling the critical challenges facing the country’s health human resources, aiming to manage, harness, and reverse the migration of healthcare professionals.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, MUHAMMAD PATE, disclosed this on his X handle, noting that the policy aims to stem the exodus of healthcare professionals.

The minister said the development would create an environment that encourages professional development and stability, adding that the policy seeks to retain the best talent within Nigeria.

August 14, 2024 Council Of State, Governors’ Forum Pass Vote of Confidence on President Bola Tinubu

Council Of State, Governors’ Forum Pass Vote of Confidence on President Bola Tinubu

President BOLA TINUBU has received a vote of confidence from members of the Council of State, comprising former Presidents and past Heads of State, as well as former Chief Justices of the Federation.

Yesterday’s Council of State meeting is the first presided by president TINUBU since he assumed office.

The Council members condemned the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which DELE ALAKE, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, described as having a sinister motive with the sponsors allegedly targeting a change in government.

Former Presidents GOODLUCK JONATHAN and MUHAMMADU BUHARI were present at the meeting, while YAKUBU GOWON and ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR joined virtually.

However, ex-President OLUSEGUN OBASANJO neither attended physically nor joined online.

August 13, 2024 Edo State Government Resists Philip Shaibu From Parading Himself and Deputy Governor

Edo State Government Resists Philip Shaibu From Parading Himself and Deputy Governor

The Edo State Government has called on PHILIP SHAIBU to stop impersonating as the deputy governor.

Recall that a Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated SHAIBU as the deputy governor of Edo State on 17th July 2024,three months after the Edo House of Assembly had impeached him.

Judge JAMES OMOTOSHO declared that SHAIBU’s impeachment by the state assembly was illegal, and ordered the Inspector General of Police to restore SHAIBU’s security details, directing that his salaries and allowances should be paid in full from April when he was removed from office.

The Edo Assembly has appealed the judgement and filed for a stay of its execution pending the determination of the appeal.

However, SHAIBU, in an interview after his reinstatement, said the judgement that reinstated him was declarative and must be implemented before an appeal could be considered.

August 13, 2024 President Tinubu Inaugurates CNG Buses in Abuja

President Tinubu Inaugurates CNG Buses in Abuja

MEANWHILE President BOLA TINUBU has inaugurated 30 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses with the capacity to transport 3,000 passengers.

The locally-manufactured buses were donated to the federal government by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Speaking at the inauguration, the President said utilizing natural gas to power the nation’s transportation industry would reduce transportation costs and enhance productivity.

The information which was contained in a Press Release signed by the President’s Special  Advuser on Media, AJURI NGELALE, quoted TINUBU as noting that the adoption of CNG buses will save the nation trillions of naira spent on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

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