I would have agreed fully with Lady Joan if the additional aesthetics at Ring Road (i.e., the so-called "extraordinary singing water fountain) was the objective of the Benin Ring Road Project. To me, to the extent that the upgrade to Ring Road in Benin (that even the Ace Journalist and inimitable and hyper-critical Reuben Abati even commended), was beyond the water fountains included, and the facility can accommodate such level of modernization, it is excusable. After all, a tenable argument can be made that if Edos want to upgrade Ring Road to modern standards, it should have several modern features that may include the "extraordinary singing water fountains". What would have been inexcusable will be an attempt to include a Boat Hotel, Malls, Amusement parks and other super-structures in the location without thinking that regular water, electricity and other utilities will be necessary or required. It will be a huge WASTE and meaningless on the long run to embark on tertiary super-structures that don't have supporting and foundational utility bases. That is my outlook on this. Take care. JUI (thinking only about Edo now, since I am on my way there!)
From: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com [mailto:edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Christy Ogbeide
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 3:12 PM
To: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [edo-nationality] RE: Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Dear Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe:
I thank God for your award. Many more to come and please continue to soar high like an eagle and reach beyond the sky in zeal to make the world a better place for mankind.
Keep on speaking and publishing the truth, because only the "truth can set us free."
P/S. I agree with you concerning utilizing the money for better resources that will benefit the community. A hungry person will not have eyes to see or get interest in hearing the singing water fountain. Let the governor get a committee with open mind that can see clearly and prioritize the needs of the people. I pray God to heal our Land.
Pastor Christy Ogbeide
Hope Care Foundation/Hope Kitchen, Nigeria/USA
Motto: Reaching our world one person at a time through, love, care and prayer.
From: joan.Osa Oviawe <joanoviawe@gmail.com>
To: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com
Cc: NaijaPolitics Forum <naijapolitics@yahoogroups.com>; "nigerianworldforum@yahoogroups.com" <NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 1:36:29 PM
Subject: Re: [edo-nationality] RE: Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Doc.,
I hear you. The same argument can be advanced by those who are against the extraordinary singing water fountain in Edo State. Why build a water fountain when majority of residents don't have access to clean drinking water, or plant flowers when the money could be used for waste removal?
Don't get me wrong, I agree with the crux of your argument...which is that, government should think projects through before implementing.
Regards,
joan
On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Igietseme, Joseph (CDC/OID/NCEZID) <jbi8@cdc.gov> wrote:
Lady Joan:
There is no need to build a Kidney or Heart Center where there is no water or electricity to maintain the facility. It is a WASTE of everybody's time; because the junky equipments and dilapidated building will soon bear witness of the thoughtlessness lack of vision surrounding the entire enterprise. First thing First; if not, it is THE WASTE, as usual, and ultimately an exercise in FUTILITY! Take care. JUI
From: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com [mailto:edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of eRG
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 11:47 AM
To: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com; NaijaPolitics Forum
Subject: [edo-nationality] RE: Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Phew! That news will surely induce a heart attack in a city rampart with kidney theft.
eRG
"God gives, Man hoards and Satan steals" - eRG's Father
From: joan.Osa Oviawe <joanoviawe@gmail.com>
To: edo-nationality@yahoogroups.com; NaijaPolitics Forum <naijapolitics@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, 1 December, 2010 17:28:15
Subject: Re: [edo-nationality] RE: Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Doc.,
Kidney Center versus singing water fountain, which one better pass? Hehehehehehhehhe
Saludos,
jOo
On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Igietseme, Joseph (CDC/OID/NCEZID) <jbi8@cdc.gov> wrote:
And there will be REGULAR WATER AND ELECTRICITY TO MAINTAIN THE CENTERS; and there will be access roads to the center; RIGHT? Fashola should FOCUS on Mass transit system and Regular water supply for Lagosians; other these other stuffs will come with such infrastructures in place. JUI (tired of Naija leaders' jokes!)
From: NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Farayiola
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:22 AM
To: NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [NIgerianWorldForum] Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Lagos To Become Leading Kidney, Heart Transplant Centre Next Year
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Monday declared that Lagos would become the leading referral centre for kidney, heart transplant and all kidney related diseases early next year.
Governor Fashola who spoke when he received participants in the Kidney Rejoice Health Walk at the open fields of Lagos House, Alausa Ikeja said this would be possible from the end of the first quarter of next year when work is completed on the Specialist Hospital being constructed in Gbagada, adding that the staff and consultants that would manage the facility are being recruited.
The Governor explained that there is a lot of work going on there at the moment adding that the future lies there for all medical students, and doctors and nurses in the State.
"We know that you have the capacity. We also want to bring back as many of our expert doctors, nurses who have left the country as a result of frustration.
"We are spending a considerable amount of money sponsoring people abroad to United States, United Kingdom and India for kidney transplant and replacement.
"We have also noticed that they are going to environments where their families are not immediately around them. They are also taking food after surgery that is not what they may have wanted to eat which contributes substantially to the healing process.
"We also see that it is our economy that is losing and that is why our government has decided that it will locate the kidney and heart transplant facility in Lagos and that is exactly what is going on now at Gbagada", the Governor said.
Governor Fashola reiterated that it is the belief of the administration that such a first class facility is the best asset that it can give to its nurses and doctors because they have the skills but only need an opportunity to practice the skills.
While commending Nollywood artistes who also participated in the Health Walk, for spreading positive messages in millions of homes through their films, Governor Fashola urged them to see it as an opportunity to work with the Ministry of Health to see the content of the kidney, hypertension and diabetes screening programme which the Government has committed to in the last three years.
He said the programme has screened thousands of patients across the State giving treatment where necessary but using advocacy as the most powerful tool that can help prevent the two main diseases or make it manageable when contracted.
"There is no reason why a diabetes patient should not live a useful, active and normal life if the right management therapy is put in place. Some of the things that we consider as being status significance are in fact things that hurt us, Governor Fashola said.
He called on the Nollywood artistes to consider producing what he called a docu-drama that would help in strengthening the advocacy on the need to exercise regularly, moderation in the kind of food people eat, saying such a production in English, Yoruba, Hausa and Pidgin would go a long way in sensitizing the people.
He promised that the state would provide some assistance to support the production of the docu-drama, adding that this represents one of the ways they can help to spread the message about why people should change some of the life choices they make.
The Governor also advised against the use of bleaching creams saying the black skin has been particularly adapted to suit where Africans are located., "We should not try to be anybody else", he advised.
Governor Fashola said in recognition of these health problems which are fast becoming a global problem, his administration is building parks and sports centres to allow the people live an active life.
He also cautioned against the conversion of pedestrian walkways into markets, stressing that Lagos is definitive about building new roads that have walkways as it would engender the culture of people taking a walk in their neighbourhoods.
A Platinum Humanity Award was presented to Governor Fashola by the coordinator of the Kidney Rejoice programme through the President of the Campaign for Democracy, Dr (Mrs.)Joe Okei Odumakin.
Speaking on the award Dr Okei- Odumakin said Governor Fashola was the first Governor in Nigeria that she would be presenting an award to.
She described Governor Fashola as action Governor as this is evident from what anyone who takes a trip round Lagos would observe as "action speaks louder than words".
Awards were also presented to MTN, Indomie Noodle, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin and Dr Adeyinka Adeshope
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