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Abakaliki: Crisis imminent in National Obstetric Fistula Centre, unless

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6 years ago

May 16, 2019

Abakaliki: Crisis imminent in National Obstetric Fistula Centre, unless

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the alleged fraudulent decision of the Federal Ministry of Health to appoint an unqualified personnel to head the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State to avoid imminent crisis.

The South East Chapter of the body in a petition to President Buhari through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by Dr. Nwaogwugwu Justus, the body said the act at the Centre may record one of the worst case of corruption which the government is working tirelessly to nip in the bud.

In the letter dated, May 15, 2019, the Consultants claimed that it will be a monumental failure for the government to allow top officials of the FMOH to manipulate the recruitment process and appoint a non-qualified personnel as the Medical Director of the centre.

In the letter, the body accused the Federal Ministry of Health of malignant corruption and maladministration which they have perfected in the selection of Medical Directors and Chief Medical Directors in the Federal Tertiary institutions in the country.

They said the selection is always based on the highest bidder, this, they alleged is perfected by the the Director of Hospital Services in the FMOH.

“A classic example is the selection of the Medical of the Medical Director of National Obstetric Centre, Abakaliki which was held in February 2019 and uptill now the result has not been released by the FMOH.

“In this scenario, ground rules were set and based on this, a professor of Obstetric and Gynaecology of international repute who had over 200 in peer review journal was disqualified. It is dishearten to note that one Dr Obuna Johnson who currently has a case of culpable homicide is being favoured by the top officials of the FMOH,” they said.

The body said Dr. Johnson was not a qualified fistula surgeon as was attested to by two written attestation from two medical directors of the federal tertiary hospital in the State and it was surprised he is been backed by the ministry to get the job.

“The FMOH is keen to force a non Fistula surgeon on an institution which is highly subspecialized, this is like making a general surgeon head of an Orthopaedic hospital,” the stated in the petition.

They urged the government to prompt security agencies to question the top officials of the FMOH on why they are insisting on the candidacy of Dr Johnson.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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