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Sen. Iya Abbas Bill To Establish National Eye Centre Jimeta, Passes 2nd Reading In Senate
Bill to establish the National Eye Centre, Jimeta, Adamawa state has passed second reading at the senate
This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill at plenary on Thursday by the sponsor Senator Abbas Aminu Iya(Adamawa).
Presenting the bill, Senator Aminu Iya said the bill was read for the first time on July 10, 2024.
He said cataract was one of the commonest causes of severe visual impairment and blindness in Nigeria .
Senator Aminu Iya said glaucoma has led to several cases of blindness in Adamawa State and the country at large, hence the need to establish more national eye centres anywhere in Nigeria cannot be overemphasised.
According to him, Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria.
“It is spread by direct contact with the eye or nose of an infected person which causes inflammation of the eyelids and can lead to scarring of the cornea.
“This is one of the eye diseases commonly found among rural dwellers in Nigeria, and Jimeta as well as other communities of Adamawa State is not an exception.
“This, in addition to other conditions like uncorrected refractive errors are found to be among major causes of blindness and visual impairment in Adamawa State and the country at large” he said.
Senator Aminu Iya listed the objective of the bill to include prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye issues .
He said the centre would also be involved in the coordination of research in eye diseases and training of specialists in eye diseases among others.
The eye centre Jimeta, when established will help to prevent and treat eye diseases.
“The centre will enhance and train more eye care providers and professionals alike.
“The centre will promote research and innovations in the field of eye care for Adamawa State and the country.
“In the overall analysis, the centre when fully established will create jobs, and boost local economy, which will have direct effect on the national economy” Senator Aminu Iya said.
He said the bill would not serve Adamawa State only but the adjoining states.
He said currently, anybody with eye challenge in the aforementioned states would have to travel all the way to Kaduna State for treatment.
This, he said was very challenging for most people in view of the current economic and security challenges bedeviling the country.
The Senator urged the lawmakers to support the bill for the second reading.
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio after the bill was read the second time referred it to Committee of Health for further legislative inputs.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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