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Friday, August 25, 2023
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Tragic Loss: Military Honors Fallen Personnel with Mass Burial Following Niger State Ambush.
Tragic Loss: Military Honors Fallen Personnel with Mass Burial Following Niger State Ambush.
In a somber event that underscores the sacrifices made by military personnel, the armed forces are currently presiding over a mass burial for their fallen comrades who lost their lives in a tragic ambush and subsequent air crash that occurred in Niger State.
The devastating incident took place on August 14, 2023, when a group of armed bandits launched a surprise attack on troops stationed in Niger State. The attack resulted in the untimely demise of 14 soldiers, with an additional seven sustaining injuries as they valiantly defended their post.
The gravity of the situation led to the immediate mobilization of the Nigeria Air Force's evacuation aircraft. However, in a heart-wrenching turn of events, the aircraft crashed, claiming the lives of all passengers on board, including two skilled pilots and two crew members. This catastrophic accident further deepened the sense of loss and grief within the military community.
The fallen heroes who will be laid to rest are:
- Late Major SA Oni
- Late Flight Lieutenant Anthony Duryumsu
- Late Flight Lieutenant Ibrahim Adamu
- Late Lieutenant Gm Odusami
- Late Lieutenant Us Alkali
- Late Sergeant Faruk Mohammed
- Late Corporal Ibrahim Garba
- Late Corporal Chiroma Pogu
- Late Corporal Adama Isaac
- Late Corporal Haruna Jamilu
- Late Corporal Samaila Bashiru
- Late Able Seaman Suleiman Mk (Nigerian Navy)
- Late Corporal Jauro Amos (Nigeria Air Force)
- Late Lance Corporal Sunday Okopi
- Late Lance Corporal Ekpanyo Edetd
- Late Lance Corporal Alaribe Daniel (Nigeria Air Force)
- Late Lance Corporal Brigss Stephen (Nigeria Air Force)
- Late Lance Corporal Yakubu Ayuba
- Late Lance Corporal Nura Mohammed
- Late Private Habib Aliyu
- Late Private Tanko Waje
- Late Air Craft Man Abubakar Abdulrahaman (Nigeria Air Force)
The military ceremony serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by these brave men and women as they selflessly defend their nation's security. As the fallen heroes are laid to rest, the nation collectively mourns their loss and expresses gratitude for their unwavering dedication."
NMA, NAGGMDP Urge Ondo State Government to Implement 100% Hazard Allowance for Medical Practitioners.
NMA, NAGGMDP Urge Ondo State Government to Implement 100% Hazard Allowance for Medical Practitioners.
In a concerted effort to curb brain drain within the healthcare sector and bolster the provision of quality medical services, the Ondo State Chapter Executive Committee of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA SEC) and the Executive Council of the National Association Of General Government Medical And Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) have jointly called upon the Ondo State Government to expeditiously implement a 100% Hazard Allowance for their members.
Leadership representatives from NMA and NAGGMDP, headed by Dr. Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe, the State Chairman of NMA, conveyed that the state government had previously agreed to disburse the hazard allowance and clear any arrears owed. Regrettably, these agreements have yet to be executed.
This vital appeal was articulated during a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, by the leadership of NMA, NAGGMDP, the Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), and the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD). The visit took place at the official premises in Akure on Friday.
A press release signed by Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbohun-Sado, the state Publicity Secretary of NAGGMDP, underscores the gravity of the brain drain challenge within Ondo State's healthcare system.
Dr. Adeyemi-Osowe highlighted the impediments impacting efficient healthcare delivery in the state, chiefly centered around members' welfare. He then presented a comprehensive list of demands to the Acting Governor.
Foremost among these demands is the immediate implementation of a 100% Hazard Allowance, a commitment that the government had already assented to, including the settlement of pending arrears that have remained outstanding.
Furthermore, Dr. Adeyemi-Osowe emphasized the critical need for competitive employment prospects for doctors within Ondo State. He stressed that achieving pay parity with medical practitioners in Federal Institutions in neighboring states holds paramount importance.
The plea for the adoption of the 100% Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) aligning with the recently released June 2023 CONMESS Circular took center stage. The proposed implementation date of June 2023, deviating from the current payment of 92% based on the 2014 Circular, was strongly urged. The elevation of the entrance level from 12.3 to 13.2 was also highlighted as a key point.
During the engagement, Dr. Adeyemi-Osowe expressed gratitude for the ongoing infrastructural projects at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex (UNIMEDTHC) and the ORANGHIS health scheme, praising the State Government for these initiatives.
In response, Acting Governor Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the lucidity, specificity, and feasibility of the requests, reaffirming the government's commitment to taking requisite actions.
In pursuit of their objectives, the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and its affiliated bodies in the state intend to pursue a follow-up meeting with Prof. Faduyile, the Governor's Special Adviser on Health Matters, and other pertinent stakeholders.