PRESS STATEMENT

CDWR DEMANDS ADEQUATE PUBLIC FUNDING OF HEALTH SECTOR

The Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR) supports the strike action of the Residents doctors.
The Resident Doctors are agitating for the payment of COVID-19 Inducement Hazard Allowance owed to them. The Resident Doctors are also demanding the placement of Resident Doctors on CONMESS 2019 adjusted salary wage scale and for the respective state governments to domesticate Medical Residency Training Act as passed by the National Assembly. If these demands are met, it will motivate the Resident Doctors for better service.
It is unfortunate that the healthcare sector just like other key sectors has been underfunded due to long years of implementation of neo-liberal capitalist policies. This has created a class of the privileged rich who constantly embarks on expensive medical tourism while the neglect of the health sector continues.
CDWR demands that all demands of the Residents Doctors, Nurses and other medical and healthcare workers should be met. CDWR also demands adequate public investment in public healthcare to guarantee free and quality healthcare for all.
CDWR call on the resident doctors and other healthcare workers to unite in a struggle to reposition the healthcare sector. We also call on the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to intervene in the strike in solidarity with the doctors.

SIGNED
Comrade Rufus Olusesan Comrade Chinedu Bosah
National Chairperson National Publicity Secretary

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH FORMER PRESIDENT SHEHU SHAGARI’S FAMILY OVER PASSING OF HAJIYA HADIZA SHAGARI
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with family of the late former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari over the transition of his widow, Hajiya Hadiza Shagari, at age 80.
He describes the departed as a pillar of strength and support, holding forth for the family while her husband busied himself with service to the nation.
President Buhari extends condolences to government and the people of Sokoto State, urging the family to be consoled by the good deeds of Hajiya Hadiza.
The President prays Allah to forgive the sins of the departed and reward her with Paradise.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 12, 2021

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH THE FAWEHINMI FAMILY OVER MOHAMMED’S DEATH
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the family of the late irrepressible lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi, over the death of their son, Mohammed.
The President condoles with Ganiat, mother of the deceased, and the entire family, urging them to find comfort in God, who gives and takes, and to draw consolation in the fact that the departed robustly fought a debilitating condition, which confined him to the wheelchair for many years.
“His body may have been broken, but his spirit was virile, agile, and he kept the flag of the family flying, doing justice to the memory of his late father,” the President says.
While praying for the repose of the soul of the departed, President Buhari urges strength for all those who mourn Mohammed Fawehinmi.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
August 12, 2021

International Youth Day: Senator Moro greets Nigerian youths
The lawmaker representing the people of Benue South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Abba Moro, has felicitated with youths in the country on the occasion of the International Youth Day 2021.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Senator’s Special Assistant (SA) on New Media, Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John.
The statement reads: “The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, felicitates with Nigerian youths, Benue youths and Benue South Youths in particular on this day of International Youth Day.
“International Youth Day is celebrated globally on every 12th August, to bring to notice the socio-economic and socio-political issues that the youths in every nation face. The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Transforming Food Systems: Youths Innovation for Human and Planetary Health’.
“Senator Moro says the 2021 Youth Day and the carefully selected theme are very critical, considering the food crisis that Nigeria is currently facing.
“He says much success cannot be recorded in the fight against the crisis without the meaningful participation of young people, with their energy and innovations.
“The youth-friendly Senator says he recognizes and appreciates the visible efforts of youths on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all, he enjoins them to keep the fire burning, shun crime and vices, and engage in profitable ventures, like agriculture, for the good of the society.
“He assures Benue South youths that he will never abandon them but will continue to partner with them for the actualization of their personal dreams and that of the Senatorial District in general. He wishes them a happy celebration.”

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR
PRESS RELEASE
SANWO-OLU MOURNS MOHAMMED FAWEHINMI, SAYS HE WAS A PASSIONATE ACTIVIST
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Mohammed Fawehinmi, eldest son of the late legal luminary and human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi.

The Governor also commiserated with family and friends of the deceased, describing his death as a colossal loss to the civil society movement in Nigeria.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday said like his father, the late Mohammed Fawehinmi stayed the course with his persistent fight for the rights of the Nigerian people.

Sanwo-Olu added that the late Mohammed did not live under the shadows of his father as he had grown to become a dependable comrade.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also commiserated with Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the entire people of Ondo State on the demise of their illustrious son.

“It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with the family, friends and associates of the Late Mohammed Fawehinmi. He was undoubtedly a great Nigerian, passionate human rights activist and champion of a true Nigeria.

“As a civil rights activist, he spent his life in the service of humanity and particularly for the emancipation of the Nigerian people. Mohammed Fawehinmi was as consistent as his father, the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. He kept the flame of his father burning by fighting for the masses even on his wheelchair.

“On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos State, I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, associates and members of the Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria. I pray that God will grant Mohammed Fawehinmi eternal rest and give the immediate family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the Governor said.

SIGNED
GBOYEGA AKOSILE
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
AUGUST 11, 2021

PRESIDENT BUHARI WISHES NIGERIANS A HAPPY NEW YEAR
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday congratulated Nigerians, as well as the Muslim world, on the New Year 1443 and the commemoration of the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wassalam) from Makkah to Madinah.
“On the occasion of the Islamic New Year, and the commemoration of the Hijrah, I urge Muslims and other citizens to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace, and support for one another. I wish all Muslims a blessed year,” said the President.
President Buhari urged Muslims to reflect on the importance and historic significance of the Hijrah and the overall teachings of the Holy Prophet and follow his examples.
As directed by the Presidency of Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Tuesday which is the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram, marks Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Makkah to Medina in 622 AD.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 10, 2021