The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has pledged the UN’s support to Nigeria in the critical areas of health, education and climate change.
Speaking at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe as part of her visit to her hometown Gombe State, Nigeria yesterday, Mohammed emphasised the UN’s dedication to helping Nigeria overcome its development challenges.
She highlighted the UN’s readiness to partner with developing countries including the Nigerian government to improve the country’s health sector, education system, and response to climate change.
The UN’s deputy scribe also lauded the management of the teaching hospital for the infrastructures provided and minister of health, Ali Pate, for his initiatives to revamp primary health care delivery services across the nation.
Earlier, the chief medical director of the teaching hospital, Yusuf Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the UN’s deputy secretary general for visiting the facility and the UN’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s development aspirations and its recognition of the country’s potential for growth and progress.
By Longtong Yakubu, Kano
The Emir of Rano, Amb. Dr. Muhammad Umaru, has ordered the cessation of church services and operations in a residential building in Rano Town.
This was made known in a statement issued by the zonal information officer Rabiu Kura, noting that, the action was taken following a public petition and findings of a committee tasked with the responsibility of overseeing affairs in the emirate.
According to Kura, the committee, which was formed prior to the Emir’s departure for Saudi Arabia to perform the Lesser Hajj, reported a petition from residents regarding a church operating in a residential building at Yadi Quarters, Rano Town, without following the proper legal processes.
“In an address delivered by the Secretary of the Interim Committee Alh.Umar Isa Sarki, it was revealed that the petition raised concerns about the unauthorized church services being conducted.
“Upon receiving the committee’s report, the Emir directed that the church cease its activities immediately, warning that failure to comply could lead to further consequences under the authority of the emirate.
“An investigation revealed that there are approximately 27 churches operating within various parts of the Rano Local Government Area.
“Efforts to contact the Chairman of the Christian Association in Rano Local Government for further comment were unsuccessful,” the statement noted.
