NIGER STATE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

The meeting lasted well over 2 hours during which issues of mutual interest to both the Agency and LGAs were extensively discussed. The meeting highlighted the need for more cooperation and synergy between the Agency and LGA Chair persons. The ALGON Chairman praised the achievements of the ED and extended an invitation to the ED to brief and update LGA chairmen at their next JAC meeting. Zuruk Ahmad, Ibrahim SMO/PRO 

Niger SPHCDA scores high on Immunization Services._  ED's continous high level Advocacy and PR pays off as Agency takes delivery of a brand new Toyota Hilux vehicle from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to help strengthen M & E, supervision of Routine Immunization services and support Polio Surveillance.  Executive Director, Niger SPHCDA, Dr Ibrahim Dangana pictured along with some Directors and staff of the Agency, hands over the keys of a  brand new Toyota Hilux vehicle to Director, Disease Control & Immunization, Dr. Samuel Jiya, today 16/06/2021.  We thank the ED for the continous progress and advances in the Agency since his assumption of office.  More remarkable plans and achievements are in the pipeline this year according to the ED, as he thanks the staff for their steadfast support, cooperation and commitment to the vision and mandate of the Agency.

Glory be to Allah SWT who spare our lives to witness this special day on a special moment of birthday celebration of a rare germ in person of Dr. IBRAHIM AHMED DANGANA the Executive Director/CEO of Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) I am pleased to use occasion of this birthday not to only felicitate with our amiable ED/CEO but to extol the virtues of the celebrant as a tribute to his personality and achievements. Dr. Ibrahim Dangana is a man with impeccable character, sound mind full of humor, humble, a pious Muslim, responsible father, caring and loving husband, an obedient son and a professional per excellent. No wonder, his super achievements are second to none in the history of NSPHCDA..... Wishing you a very special birthday and a wonderful year ahead! Zuruk Ahmad, Ibrahim SMO/PRO  NSPHCDA 07084814380 08036845939 

Determined to stop bandits from infiltrating Abuja, security forces have commenced massive deployment of personnel and equipment to all entry and exit points of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is coming barely 24 hours after Daily Sun exclusively reported that the military high command had approved a massive deployment of special forces to fringe towns and villages where bandits are believed to be taking refuge. Sunday Sun investigation revealed that security operatives have also commenced raid on major spots in Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa states just as they have commenced demolition and raids on all known criminal hideouts within and around the FCT. The security agencies made up of a joint task force are also said to be raiding major motor parks,  uncompleted buildings, markets, mechanic workshops and villages, where criminals and bandits are believed to be hiding. It was gathered that following the alarm raised by residents of Bwari, a satellite town in the FCT, the milit...

His Excellency Alhaji Dr Abubakar Sani Bello the Executive Governor of Niger State was at the Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) today on a visitation tour, where he inspected the newly constructed NSPHCDA COMPLEX. It is heart warming to inform you that the governor was highly impressed with the building and the office fittings put in place. The new Agency building has since, been completed and delivered to the state through the honourable commissioner of health Dr. MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD MAKUSIDI by the contractor.  Therefore, with the expression of satisfaction by the governor today, the newly constructed COMPLEX is ready and set for commissioning anytime soon. Zuruk Ahmad, Ibrahim SMO/PRO 07084814380 

The attention of the Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has been drawn to a fake and malicious online publication (www.gbetutv.com) by an unknown element who alleged that 200 people are currently under observation at our State Isolation Center due to adverse reactions from COVID19 vaccination. This claim is false and completely not true. It is unfortunate that this fake news are being peddled at a time the Government is doing its best to further contain the pandemic by making vaccines available to Nigerlites and the General Public starting with frontline health care workers.  The NSPHCDA wish to remind the General Public that the 74, 110 AstraZeneca Oxford COVID19 vaccine that was delivered to Niger State was flagged off on the 10th of March 2021 by no other person but His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Sani Bello, the Executive Governor of Niger State at the Council Chambers of Government House Minna. The...

The vaccination of the 74,110 AstraZeneca/ Oxford COVID-19 vaccine that was delivered to Niger State which has since, commenced across the state after the official flagging off by Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Sani Bello the Executive Governor of Niger State was equally, flag off by His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar the Etsu Nupe today at Bida in his Wadata Palace. The representative of the Executive Secretary, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr. Rufai commended the readiness and commitments of the Etsu Nupe towards fight against spread of COVID19. He appreciated the Emir for receiving his team to flag off the vaccination today despite short notice of less than 24 hours. He then, tendered an apology on behalf the Executive Director of NSPHCDA for his inability to witness the flagg off due to other national assignments. Finally, he conveyed the Goodwill message of the Executive Director of NPHCDA ...

The 74,110 doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID 19 vaccine that arrived Niger State on Monday 8/3/2021, was flag off today Wednesday 10/3/2021 by His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Sani Bello the Executive Governor of Niger State at the Council Chambers of Government House Minna.  The vaccination exercise was first administered to the Governor, his Deputy, SSG, chief of staff, Commissioners and the rest of his council members, as a show of leadership by example and a prove that the vaccine is safe and good for the people of Niger State. Earlier before the vaccination exercise, the Commissioner of health Dr. Mohammed Makun-sidi acknowledged the proactive efforts of the state governor in health sector of the state. He said it was based on the deliberate efforts of the governor and the strategic position of the state makes Niger State to be the second state in Nigeria to flag off COVID19 vaccination. The commissioner, assured the governor...