President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the newly
reconstructed Institute of Maternal And Child Health popularly known as Ayinke
House located within the premises of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
(LASUTH) in Ikeja, describing it as a critical and timely intervention by the
State Government in the health sector.
Ayinke House, which is Nigeria’s biggest Maternity Hospital,
was upgraded from an 80-bed facility to a 170-bed healthcare centre with
state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as information technology services.
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Aside the entourage of the President which included
Ministers and Special Advisers, Governors of Ogun (Ibikunle Amosu ), Oyo
(Abiola Ajimobi), Ondo (Oluwarotimi Akeredolu), Ekiti (Kayode Fayemi), Jubrila
Bindow, Adamawa, Acting Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu; Lagos State
Governor-Elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Oba of
Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, among others were in attendance.
The President, who landed at the Presidential Wing of
Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja at about 10: 45am, arrived at
Ayinke House about 15 minutes later, after which he unveiled the project, and
also embarked on comprehensive tour of the facility.
Speaking at the event, the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi
Ambode described the development as historic, expressing optimism that the
facility would provide world class childbirth and maternal care services to
Lagosians and Nigerians at large.
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Recalling how the journey began, Governor Ambode said the
facility was commissioned exactly 29 years ago, with the late businessman and
philanthropist, Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony donating the first dedicated maternal
and child care facility to the State Government, in memory of his mother; hence
the christened name “Ayinke House”.
He said the hospital, which started with just one surgical
theatre soon assumed a life of its own as a first-class childbirth and maternal
care centre in the health sector of Nigeria as well as first choice for
expectant mothers.
However, the Governor said the hospital later became
over-stretched beyond capacity and somehow obsolete, while in recognition of
the need to sustain Bank-Anthony’s philanthropy, the State Government, during
the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola who is now the Minister
of Power, Works and Housing, awarded the contract for the expansion and
reconstruction of the facility.
“Today, seven years after the closure of the facility, the
new edifice is now a 170-bed facility with 5 surgical theatres. It has a 16-bed
emergency care units with 3 organ support facilities, 30 bed special baby care
unit, 5 neo-natal intensive care units, a fully equipped laboratory with
support services, laboratories and a blood bank.
“Beyond the significance for the health sector, this
institute is a major contribution to our education sector also; as it becomes a
veritable platform for our medical students in the State University to enhance
their exposure and experience with the top-class medical equipment provided,”
Governor Ambode said, just as he revealed that Ayinke House had also been
completely digitalised with state-of-the-art medical equipment as well as
information technology services supported by the State Ministry of Science and
Technology.
He said in view of President Buhari’s determination of
making universal and basic primary healthcare as one of the cardinal priorities
of his administration, the State Government, under him, had consciously worked
to bring quality, affordable and modern healthcare to all our citizenry, among
other initiatives in the health sector.
“Just last year, we launched the Lagos State Health
Insurance scheme to allow residents access top quality medical care with a
little contribution and support from the State government.
“These and other efforts are directed at improving the lives
of our people, especially the women and children; and by extension the
productivity of our nation,” he said.
While congratulating President Buhari on his resounding
victory at the recent presidential election, Governor Ambode thanked him for
finding time to personally commission Ayinke House and other projects in the
State, adding that the completion of the projects would not have been possible
without the President’s support, administrative direction and encouragement.
Besides, Governor Ambode commended the Management and Staff
of the State’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, LASUTH
as well as contractors for working round the clock and their enthusiasm in
getting the project completed.
Similarly, the President also commissioned the 500-seater Lagos
Theatre in Oregun, Ikeja. The ultra modern theatre is one of the four
simultaneously constructed by the Ambode administration to increase arts spaces
and create standard platforms for talented citizens of the State to showcase
their skills.
The President who arrived the venue at exactly 11:30am was
treated to a live dance performance by a young group of talented artist before
taking his leave.
The Governor said the three other theatres with the same
specifications are also ready for commissioning in Igando, Badagry and Epe.
ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE
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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.
Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, expressed joy for having the University as one of the beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. He extended the University’s appreciation to the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu and added that upon completion, a large number of students will have access to hostel accommodation thereby reducing the number of students that are exposed to insecurity and other vices outside the university campus.
In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, affirmed the excellent reputation of the University of Minna which ranked amongst the top 10 Nigerian universities and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. He applauded the management of the university for prioritizing the security of their students amidst the institution’s quantum of needs. In his words, “The choice of this project will facilitate the relocation of the university’s temporary accommodations back into the main campus”. Dr Udoh urged the student to ensure proper use of the building which is constructed with state-of-the-art facilities.
The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.
About ASR Africa
ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.
Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator.
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Sahara Weekly Reports She graduated from the university of Benin city, studied Mathematics and economics. She had her primary Education in Chris flourish children School, Alakuko-Alagbado, Lagos state. She had her Secondary Education at Lord’s college, Casso, Alagbado Lagos, she later completed her secondary education at Adeoye international College, Off idiroko road, sango Otta, Ogun state.
Lawrence Valerie was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otabor, and she’s the last child of a family of 6.
Originally from Delta state, ika-south local government, Agbor, but born and brought up in Lagos state, Alakuko-Alagbado and later her family moved to Sango Otta, Ogun state.
Ebere completed her National youth Service Corp in March, 2023.
This beautiful and talented act joined the theatre industry in 2018 in Benin city while schooling when she performed on stage at different indoor and outdoor school events, She started featuring on Tv screen in the year 2020 in Lagos, She is a member of the 2nd intake of Ebony life creative Academy for the 2023 batch, where she received extensive formal training. She won the award of Best supporting female Actress from their short film “IMOLE”. She has always had passion for acting from a very young age, She finds herself re-enacting a scene she just saw from a movie in front of the mirror in her house, One of Her favorite hobby is being in front of the Camera and her Favorite line to hear is “ACTION”. She has featured in movie projects like the award winning Amvca movie “Leaked”, Netflix movie like Shanty town, Cinema movies like Battle on Buka street, Movies that appeared on African magic like Dilemma, Mr wonderful, My siblings and I, Rok movies like Love lace, Single ladies and YouTube movies like A mother’s lie, Visa on Arrival, My dad and I, just us, chilled revenge, three of us, and so many more. She has done a commercial for Zenith bank, Modelled for some big clothing brands like House of Sota, She is committed to achieving the highest standard of performance and she’s always willing to listen and learn from others, She is every producer’s and director’s delight. She is energetic, prepared to go the extra mile and is sure to make a real difference to any project she is involved in.
She looks forward to achieving greater things and being on every Big Screen.
Popular Nigerian prophet and founder of Rig Nation, Tomi Arayomi has healed an ex-naval officer who has been deaf for 47 years.
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In a video shared on the prophet’s social media page, the ex-naval officer was seen jubilating after he was miraculously healed by God through the hands of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.
The Ex-naval officer confirmed that he had been deaf during his navy days in 1977 and couldn’t hear with one of his ears until God healed him through the ministry of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.
In the video, he was asked to cover the good ear with his finger to further confirm that he could properly hear with the previously bad one and once again, he heard everything that was said clearly.
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