Uduaghan, who made the call at the ongoing NMA 1st National Health summit in Asaba, the Delta State capital, said unless there was adequate advocacy there was no way the Nigerian worker would be effectively mobilized to contribute towards the NHIS
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Santuraki, who described Uduaghan as one who is committed to boosting the food security of the country, stated that the partnership was necessary
The governor, who made the call for partnership at the Day 3 of the 1st National Health Summit in Asaba, the Delta State capital, said that government was taking this step as there was a huge gap between the needs of the people and services provided in the health sector
In a goodwill message to mark this year’s Eid el Maulud celebration, Uduaghan urged Nigerians to particularly pray and work for the peace and unity of the country
Uduaghan, who gave the directive when the Chancellor and management of Novena University, Ogume, paid him a courtesy call in Asaba, said the scholarship and bursary programmes were not restricted to institutions owned by the state government alone
Uduaghan, a medical doctor himself, said he was not “comfortable” with the actions and conducts of some younger doctors in the profession, particularly his encounters with them as governor of Delta State
According to Uduaghan, the former president is an international figure who believes so much in Nigeria and has worked for Nigeria’s development and its unity
Uduaghan gave the charge at the weekend when he attended the 60th birthday ceremony of Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, daughter of Nigeria’s first Finance Minister, Festus Okotie-Eboh, a Deltan
The governor stated this at the weekend when he paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, shortly after attending a grand reception organized by the South West Peoples Democratic Party in honour of former President Olusegun Obasanjo
Speaking specifically about Uduaghan, the former president said despite being the Secretary to the State Government under former Governor James Ibori, the Delta State helmsman was not found wanting during the investigation of Ibori for corruption
The governor, who made the call at the 2013 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday in Asaba, said the care of ex-service men should be seen as a responsibility for all, adding that all hands should be on deck to support the ex-service men
The state Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, said this when the Chief Executive Officer of DAAR Communications, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, and his management team paid him a courtesy call in Asaba, the state capital
Uduaghan made the promise in Asaba on Tuesday when he visited the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien, to felicitate with him on his return from a medical treatment abroad and to wish him a happy new year
The governor said that henceforth, all promotions would be based on job performance, stressing that the idea was to encourage hard work and development in the educational sector
The management of the state revenue board had called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately wade into the matter as it suspected foul play in the banking transactions between the two commercial banks that might be feigning disagreement over the “missing” N1 billion
Uduaghan noted that the rate of kidnapping was coming down in the state and promised to continue efforts towards providing adequate security in the state
The image maker further said all the players, except those on national assignment with the Super Eagles, must report on that day, with sanctions awaiting anyone who does not
The leaders, in a statement signed by the Director of Communications of the People’s Movement, Mrs. Ibifuro Tatua, expressed their disappointment over the incessant attack on the governor by Chief Ogbebor, vowing not to tolerate any action or intent that would bring confusion and create tension among the people
And the athletes appear just bent on topping the medals table to get the promised package as Delta State stayed on top as at close of proceedings on Monday
The breakdown is made up of N145.94 billion or 36.64 per cent for recurrent expenditure and N252.37 billion or 63.36 per cent for capital expenditure.