Niger Delta
NANCONF Strategises On Kidney Case Prevention
The 34th Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NANCONF) scientific and annual conference, has deliberated on realistic strategies for the prevention of kidney cases on human health which will include primordial, primary, secondary and tertiary for the sake of our citizens.
Towards this development, the people should understand that congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract is another major cause of kidney disease particularly in children which could be identified early to avert the deleterious consequence of kidney failure in such children.
The President, Nigeria Association of Nephrology made this known during the opening ceremony of the 34th Nigerian Association of Nephrology Scientific and Annual Conference in Uyo.
The president commended members for their massive turnout to make sure they tackle the issues of kidney problem in Nigeria and fish out solution toward the prevention and believe they would pull their weight as professionals and do justice to it without relenting, stating that despite the challenges, they would achieve their primary goal over the passion they have for their profession.
The Chairman local organizing committee, Dr. Effiong. E. Akpan, said the primary purpose of the conference would be to achieve while it is expected that the conference would not only examine advances in nephrology and the state of nephrology practice in Nigeria but the peculiarities and challenges faced by nephrology specialists and indeed other personnel engaged in providing nephrology care in the country.
He said as a committee, they have leveraged on these endowments to put in place all that is required to make the conference a success and your stay here a pleasantly memorable experience.
Earlier, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, who was represented by the secretary to the state government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, commended the association for not relenting despite challenges to make sure kidney problems are adequately attended to while advising them to extend information about the issue to rural areas to have knowledge about the disease and believe the conference would be of advantage to Nigerian citizens .
The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Rt Hon Evans Bipi, has eulogised Gen Gabriel Asabuja over his recent birthday celebration in Port Harcourt.
Bipi said Asabuja is worth celebrating following his numerous contributions and support to the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He described Asabuja as a strong pillar of governance in Rivers State, adding that the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning is happy working with him.
He noted that Asabuja’s position as a team leader of the Ministry’s taskforce has been amazing, saying the Ministry is proud associating with him.
The former lawmaker hinted that since Asabuja assumed office as leader of the taskforce, the Ministry has witnessed tremendous improvement.
Bipi said the Ministry will always stand by him to ensure that the dreams of the Governor Fubara-led government are achieved.
On his part, the celebrant, Gen Gabriel Asabuja expressed gratitude to God and the Commissioner for the honour done him.
Gen Asabuja also commended Governor Fubara for his tremendous and good leadership in the State, saying his group will continue to give the Governor maximum support in order to achieve more for Rivers people.
Gen Asabuja described Rt Hon Evans Bipi as one of the best brains working with the Governor, saying under Bipi, the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning has shown capacity to leverage on the Governor’s mantra of Rivers First.
He said both the personnel of the Ministry, the Directors and adhoc staff are happy with his style of leadership.
The Joint Provincial Council, East of the Niger, Anglican Communion, held its 2025 Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery, Diocese of Evo from Saturday 15th — Sunday 16th February, 2025.
The meeting which had the theme, “Kept By His Mercies”, with text from Lamentations 3:22-23, had the Archbishops, Bishops, their wives, Chancellors, Financial Secretaries and Synod Clerical Secretaries of the 58 Dioceses as delegates.
At the opening ceremony on Saturday, the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Council, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, charged delegates to stay focused and committed to the matters for discussion and implement decisions reached for the growth of the Church in the region and the advancement of the business of God’s Kingdom.
Most Rev Enyindah, who is also the Archbishop of the Niger Delta Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, lauded the Diocese of Evo for the giant strides recorded in just 15 years of existence while tasking the leadership not to rest on its oars but to strive further to complete the work of the Kingdom in their hands.
Addressing the council in his welcome address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Evo and host of the Joint Council, The Rt Rev Innocent Ordu, welcomed the delegates, and reminded them that the theme is apt and fit as it reminds the Church of God’s inexplicable and instructible mercy towards mankind, which supersedes His righteous judgements.
Bishop Ordu further lamented the many challenges bedeviling the country, such as skyrocketing cost of living, ravaging sicknesses and ailments, proliferation of harmful drugs, natural disasters, high level corruption in public offices, inept political leadership, amongst others, which he said could not consume mankind because of God’s mercies.
In their separate speeches, delegates saluted the Diocese of Evo for willingly accepting to host the council and the comfort they enjoyed during their stay.
Earlier, the council appointed the Synod’s Clerical Secretary of the Diocese of Evo, Rev (Canon) (Dr) Ebenezer Owhor as the Assistant Secretary of the Joint Council.
Also, before the commencement of plenary, the women of St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery thrilled delegates to good traditional tunes and dance steps while His Royal Highness Eze( Sir) Raymond Chinda led the chiefs and elders of Rumuomasi community in Oropotoma Kingdom, to appreciate the council for choosing the community to host the meeting.
They solicited for prayers of peace, unity and development from the council.
The meeting ended on Sunday evening while the Archbishops and Bishops worshipped in various churches in the Diocese of Evo.