Tag: Mushin Local Government

By Sophie Ochia

Mushin Local Government has held a thanksgiving service to celebrate the peace and progress in the council.

The event, which took place at the Mushin Local Government Secretariat, had the theme: Thanksgiving of Consolidation.

While delivering his New Year thanksgiving message, the council chairman, Emmanuel Bamigboye, expressed appreciation to God for the favour and privilege he has received in his political journey.

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He thanked the political leaders in Mushin, particularly, Sen. Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon for creating a platform for him, members of his cabinet and lawmakers, to manage the political affairs of the council for two terms.

The council boss praised political leaders and members across the entire 10 wards and communities in Mushin Local Government.

According to him, the thanksgiving service was a testament to the community’s resilience and determination to build a better future for themselves and their children. He gave account of his stewardship and programmes executed to ‘make life comfortable, alleviate poverty and empower both youths and women in the community’.

By Ebube Ojukwu and Rofiat Aderounmu

Mushin Local Government has kicked off a day sensitisation campaign against tuberculosis.

The campaign with the theme: Stop TB, featured free x-rays and free screening exercise which was held at the council hall.

Wife of the council chairman, Dr. Olajumoke Bamigboye, stated that tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide and does not discriminate as it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.

She noted that the campaign aims to create awareness, promote early detection and encourage access to treatment of tuberculosis.

Bamigboye emphasised that the campaign serves as a means to abolish the myths and stigma surrounding the disease, which often prevents individuals from seeking the help they need.

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“Through education and collective efforts, we can ensure that everyone has access to information and healthcare services required to fight against tuberculosis,” she said.

Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital, Mushin, Dr, Taiwo Oluyemi, praised the council boss for the laudable initiative to eradicate tuberculosis and collaborating with them to provide a zero cost prevention method to the entire community.

“Tuberculosis is a public concern, so bringing up this project in the community is to endeavour that we eradicate it. To ensure that we create awareness and educate people about the prevention and control against (TB),” she said.

Medical Officer for Health and the Head of Primary Health Care and Disease Control, Mushin Local Government Dr Odufuwa Adekunle, expressed deep concern about the growing threat of tuberculosis affecting numerous Nigerians.

Adekunle emphasised on the crucial role of free screening programmes on addressing the issue.

“Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern and transmission occurs in overcrowded, poorly ventilated areas. Early detection through screening is crucial which is why we are conducting this campaign, tuberculosis is free to test, treat and manage. We have free drugs and services in all our primary health centres and general hospitals.

Supervisor for Health, Femi Nuga, urged residents to utilise the seven primary health centres offering free screening and prevention.

“Tuberculosis is a harsh reality, and we are here today to spread awareness and ensure our community members understand the risks.  Our goal is to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030 as part of the broader movement to end TB, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.