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Zulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, has conveyed the message of President Bola Tinubu to the
crew and players of the Super Eagles B for picking one of the tickets for next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from February 1st to 28th, 2025.
Zulu, as the SSA is fondly called, said President Tinubu was happy with the players for their on-and-off-the-pitch performance and the grit and resilience they displayed in the course of the match which saw them triumphed after the blast of the final whistle by the Moroccan referee, Hamza El Fariq.
“I want to inform you, the players and the technical crew, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is happy with your performance on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo where you took your Ghanaian counterpart, the Black Galaxies, to the cleaners with your outstanding display and clinical finishes which saw Nigeria qualified for our first CHAN since 2018.
“Your qualification showed the true Nigerian spirit in you which Mr President is proud of. You have made the country proud and the Federal Government will do all within its power to make sure that you get all the necessary support for the tournament proper in February 2025. Kudos to the coaches and the players and all the backroom staff,” the SSA said.
The home-based Super Eagles book their qualification to the Championship after a 3-1 aggregate scoreline against the visitors on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The Coach Daniel Ogunmodede side got the first goal in the 20th minute through Remo Stars’ wing back, Sodiq Ismail, while Nduka Junior doubled the lead in the 23rd minute before Isaac Saviour took the game beyond the reach of the Ghanaians with Nigeria’s third goal in the 25th minute.
The Black Galaxies got their consolation goal in the 71st minute through Amakhona Stephen but it was too late as Nigeria picked the CHAN ticket.
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EU, Abia Govt Launch N4.8bn Solar Lifeline for Primary Healthcare
Tricia Michaels
The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Abia State Government, has launched the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP)—a N4.84 billion initiative designed to provide 24/7 solar power to over 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 17 local government areas of the state.
The project, officially launched on Tuesday at the Deputy Governor’s Office, Government House, Umuahia, is aimed at transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas, by ensuring a stable electricity supply for essential services such as diagnostic equipment, vaccine storage, and medication preservation.
Speaking at the event, Governor Alex C. Otti, represented by Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state.
“This initiative will not only transform the healthcare system in the state but also bring life and hope to our communities,” Emetu said.
“It is also expected to support economic growth in surrounding areas and improve the overall living conditions of our people.”
He extended appreciation to the EU for selecting Abia as one of the few states to benefit from this phase of the project.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Abia State, I express our gratitude to the EU leadership in Brussels for bringing this excellent initiative to our state. We also thank NTU International, the implementing partner, for their commitment to the project’s long-term success.”
Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager of NISHP, Mr. Tinyan Ogiehor, explained that the project is designed to enhance healthcare outcomes by leveraging solar energy to power PHCs.
“This EU-supported project is specifically targeted at improving healthcare service delivery in rural areas by providing reliable electricity to power diagnostic tools, preserve vaccines, and store essential medicines,” Ogiehor said.
He revealed that Abia State is contributing 30% counterpart funding to the project, showing strong local commitment.
Beyond healthcare, the project is also expected to benefit more than 50 small businesses operating in or around the health centres, helping to stimulate local economic development.
A 10-member Steering Committee, chaired by the Abia State Commissioner for Power, has been inaugurated to oversee the project’s implementation and ensure its timely delivery.
The NISHP is part of the broader EU commitment to renewable energy, health sector revitalization, and economic development in Nigeria.
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