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Christmas Message: Shun Differences, Show Love to All- NTAC DG Urges Nigerian
….Thanks Nigerians for the Support to the Tinubu Administration and Expresses Hope of a Better 2025_
…Says the Celebration of Christmas is an Occasion to Demonstrate Unique Love to One Another in spite of Religion or Tribe_
Joel Ajayi
Director General of the the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub,has called on all Nigerians of diverse tribes and creeds to use the occasion of the Christmas and New Year celebrations to demonstrate love for one another.He says the essence of the celebrations is to share something, including gifts,hope,prayers and encouragement,with everyone around us.
In his Christmas and New Year message made available to pressmen in Abuja today,the former federal lawmaker used the occasion to salute Nigerians for the support the Tinubu Administration has enjoyed and urged them to look forward to a better 2025 under the current Administration.
The rest of the message reads:”I feel quite elated to convey to the good people of our great nation my humble felicitations on the occasion of this year’s Christmas and the New Year celebrations.
“Indeed, coming at the end of every year, the celebration of Christmas and the accompanying New Year is usually an opportunity for stocktaking of the outgoing year,a kind of sober reflection on how we have fared in our individual lives,our work,our family,in community service and in our dedication to one another.
“Beyond the above,Christmas is a time to show love and to demonstrate that we care for everyone around us without a consideration for creed or tongues.The occasion exemplifies the stellar principles of Christianity,which demand that, to love is to share something of ourselves with those for whom we profess love.
“According to the Holy Writ in John 3:16, ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten son…’, the word “giving” is the basic demonstration of the word “love”,which in itself, beyond every other interpretation to which it has been subjected by our individual inclinations,the greatest virtue for man and his kind.
“It is no wonder, therefore, that we are called and enjoined to imitate God by seeking to always do what He has done in giving us His prized possession ,One that has come to give freedom and liberty to mankind.
“As we celebrate the feast of Christmas and the New Year,we must bear in mind that the celebration means nothing if we fail to give it a human face by identifying someone to make happy,to give that special notion that they matter,after all.
“In driving home the significance of this celebration,I urge us all to give to everyone around us something that we cherish, something through which we can mediate joy and laughter in the heart of another.
“This is the true essence of Christmas and we are called to enable it by our very actions in this period of celebration.
“For those our gifts may not get to,let us spare a moment to send them a word of love,of prayers,of hope and of encouragement.For this is the only way the joy of these celebrations can be made to reach every heart.
“I also urge us all to continue to demonstrate support for our Leader and Father of the Nation,our dear President,in his quest to route the nation through the path of economic redemption.We must also support our various leaders across the nation.Your support, co-operation and prayers are, indeed, necessary for their overall well-being and performance.We must also,as the Holy Books demand of us, continue to pray for them always.We cannot but agree that in spite of all the global socio-economic hiccups this year,our leaders have fared well in 2024.And as the signs show, we look forward to a better 2025.
“I wish us all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.”
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NICRAT, Roche, Oncopadi launch BRANT app for breast cancer care
NICRAT, Roche, and Oncopadi unveiled the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) application on Thursday in Abuja, aimed at reshaping breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria.
At the launch, Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), described BRANT as a significant step in the country’s efforts to enhance patient care and streamline support systems.
He emphasised that the app would also empower individuals battling breast cancer, offering them better access to resources and guidance throughout their journey.
Represented by Dr Waziri Usman, the Director of Cancer Prevention and Control, Aliyu emphasised that breast cancer remained one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer among Nigerian women.
He noted that early detection, timely intervention, and leveraging technology could greatly improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
BRANT, he explained, was designed to make navigating the complex landscape of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment easier, by connecting patients, healthcare providers, support groups, NGOs, and civil society organisations into one unified system.
Dr Omolola Salako, CEO of Oncopadi, highlighted the shortage of oncologists in Nigeria, with fewer than 95 oncologists nationwide, particularly in rural areas.
She stressed the need for technology to bridge the gap, allowing oncologists to reach patients across the country.
“Oncopadi has already been mobilising cancer patients for online care and educational resources over the past seven years.
“In partnership with Roche, Oncopadi is supporting 5,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
“The collaboration leverages Roche’s expertise in oncology diagnostics and Oncopadi’s digital oncology capabilities to launch BRANT.”
Dr Ladi Hameed, General Manager of Roche Products Limited, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to address the growing burden of breast cancer through awareness, early detection, and access to treatment.
“The BRANT programme, which includes free immunohistochemistry testing and multidisciplinary teams, aims to remove financial barriers that delay diagnoses and treatment,”he said.
While the programme would run for the next 18 months, Hameed called for collective efforts to ensure its sustainability.
Mr Alexander Chimbaru, Deputy Country Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to Nigeria, lauded the initiative, calling it a valuable solution to reduce the burden of breast cancer.
He stressed the importance of taking action to ensure the programme’s success.
Dr Fatima Kyari, Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), supported the initiative, urging the organisations to adhere to regulatory guidelines regarding specialist support, digital health tools, and patient information.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports BRANT is a user-friendly platform offering personalised care, expert consultations, diagnostic tests, treatment facilities, and support for patients throughout their breast cancer journey.
NAN
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