Niger Delta groups condemn smear campaign on Kachikwu
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by nathan nwakamma3 he urged the federal government to scrutinise those making allegations merely to attract attention and sanction them if investigation showed that such allegations were false1 the leaders who spoke to the news agency of nigeria nan in yenagoa said that unwarranted attacks to tarnish the image of kachikwu were unacceptable1 a niger delta activist prince tonye jemenimiema said that frivolous allegations of operating a foreign account while holding a public office was laughable and mischievous1 he said that kachikwu had a fruitful career in the international oil sector spanning several decades and worked in many countries before he rose to become a vice president at exxonmobil before his appointment1 jemenimiema who is also president niger delta youth for practical development noted that the attempt by certain interest groups to discredit kachikwu who is performing creditably in the oil and gas sector was regrettable1 the youth leader said it was an irony that kachikwu who midwifed reforms in the downstream sector of the oil industry and brokered peace in niger delta that stabilised oil production could be targeted by critics1 he said that the region would not condone further attacks on the minister whose laudable polices had translated to transparency in the oil sector adding that those affected by kachikwus reforms were behind the attacks1 it is interesting that the cabal is out again masquerading in another disguise with bogus allegations to demonise the gentle god fearing and upright personality in the face of the public1 this is a man who brought transparency and orderliness to the system. one may ask what is the reputation of the faceless group behind these spurious allegations and campaign of calumny1 what have they contributed towards the advancement of the country1 a coalition of leaders from nine states of the niger delta on wednesday criticised ongoing smear campaign targeted at dr ibe kachikwu minister of state for petroleum resources1 we are very worried and concerned over the safety of our brother who knows if such evil collaborators may resort to going after his life1 we know kachikwu is innocent and must not bow to any pressure to bend him jemenimiema said1 also pastor tiedor olayinka president niger delta youths coalition for peace and progress berated those who felt envious and intimidated by kachikwus verifiable records1 those affected by the reforms carried out under kachikwu are the ones operating behind the scene to cause kachikwus downfall1 the steady attacks on kachikwus hard earned reputation is one too many. they say when you want to kill a dog you hang him a bad name. who is desperate to take kachikwus office1 who is offended by his giant strides as reforming the sector and bringing sanity to the once ailing industry1 it is evident that result achieved by the current administration is traceable to kachikwu1 if it is not degree classification it is now baseless and unfounded allegations asking a man who rose up to the rank of vice president of a multinational oil firm why he is operating foreign account1 these have to stop olayinka said1 he urged the public to be wary of groups whose stock in trade was to spread malicious false allegations against public office holders to blackmail them to succumb to their demands for gratification1 we trust that the frivolous litigation will fall like a pack of cards and the judiciary will not sacrifice the innocent for the wicked1

Bayelsa enrolls 80,000 in health insurance scheme
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by nathan nwakamma3 he said that the quick impact of the scheme was informed by the direct result of the determination of the bayelsa government to improve the health status of its citizens2 agadah made this disclosure in yenagoa while signing a memorandum of understanding with an heath maintenance organisation united healthcare international for the schemes technical support2 the state government started an health insurance scheme for its workforce in june 2017 with a plan to extend the scheme to cover the informal sector in due course2 agadah who said that the enrollment was ongoing added that the feedback from the registration desk was encouraging2 he said that in spite of the growing number of enrollees in the scheme government had also met its financial obligations to health care providers2 according to him feedback from the enrollees and other stakeholders in the health sector shows that the scheme is doing well2 the executive secretary attributed the success so far recorded to the adoption of the template already put in place by the national health insurance scheme of the federal government2 the bayelsa health insurance scheme has registered more than 80000 public sector enrollees less than a year after it began operations its executive secretary dr zuoboemi agadah said on wednesday2 agadah said that such collaboration was to overcome the teething problems of the scheme for the benefit of stakeholders2 he said that the scheme was able to face the challenges at the initial stages through an effective quality assurance and compliance management system2 agadah applauded the united healthcare international for its expertise and support for the scheme since inception in june 2017 resulting in high standards in its overall implementation2 he said that the scheme made available quality and affordable health care to enrollees who paid just 10 per cent of the cost of drugs in addition to the monthly premiums paid by civil servants2 agadah lauded gov. seriake dickson of bayelsa for establishing the scheme adding that plans had reached an advanced stage to cover the private sector2 in his response dr kazeem mustapha the executive director united healthcare noted that the zeal and commitment of the managers of the bayelsa health insurance scheme was commendable2 he said that the bayelsa health insurance scheme was also collaborating with other states of the federation where similar schemes were being run2

Bayelsa enrolls 80,000 in health insurance scheme
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by nathan nwakamma3 he said that the quick impact of the scheme was informed by the direct result of the determination of the bayelsa government to improve the health status of its citizens2 agadah made this disclosure in yenagoa while signing a memorandum of understanding with an heath maintenance organisation united healthcare international for the schemes technical support2 the state government started an health insurance scheme for its workforce in june 2017 with a plan to extend the scheme to cover the informal sector in due course2 agadah who said that the enrollment was ongoing added that the feedback from the registration desk was encouraging2 he said that in spite of the growing number of enrollees in the scheme government had also met its financial obligations to health care providers2 according to him feedback from the enrollees and other stakeholders in the health sector shows that the scheme is doing well2 the executive secretary attributed the success so far recorded to the adoption of the template already put in place by the national health insurance scheme of the federal government2 the bayelsa health insurance scheme has registered more than 80000 public sector enrollees less than a year after it began operations its executive secretary dr zuoboemi agadah said on wednesday2 agadah said that such collaboration was to overcome the teething problems of the scheme for the benefit of stakeholders2 he said that the scheme was able to face the challenges at the initial stages through an effective quality assurance and compliance management system2 agadah applauded the united healthcare international for its expertise and support for the scheme since inception in june 2017 resulting in high standards in its overall implementation2 he said that the scheme made available quality and affordable health care to enrollees who paid just 10 per cent of the cost of drugs in addition to the monthly premiums paid by civil servants2 agadah lauded gov. seriake dickson of bayelsa for establishing the scheme adding that plans had reached an advanced stage to cover the private sector2 in his response dr kazeem mustapha the executive director united healthcare noted that the zeal and commitment of the managers of the bayelsa health insurance scheme was commendable2 he said that the bayelsa health insurance scheme was also collaborating with other states of the federation where similar schemes were being run2