The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has organised a two-day free medical outreach for staff of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA).
The outreach, organised by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) in Abuja, provided free healthcare services to over 700 civil servants, while 500 reading glasses were distributed to beneficiaries.
Flagging off the programme, the Head of Civil Service of the FCTA, Nancy Sabanti Nathan, said the initiative reflected the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmud.
She urged workers to prioritise regular medical check-ups and healthy living.
The Mandate Secretary of HSES, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said the outreach was aimed at promoting awareness, prevention and early detection of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
According to her, services provided included free medical consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar tests, eye screening, X-ray services, medications and enrolment into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS).
The Mandate Secretary expressed concern over the growing number of people who avoid routine medical examinations until complications arise, particularly in cases of hypertension and diabetes, which she described as ‘silent killer diseases.’
She stressed the need for regular medical check-ups for early detection and proper management of such conditions.
The chairperson of the FCTA Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), Comrade Rifkatu Iyortyer, praised the initiative, saying it would improve staff welfare and productivity.
Why I left APC – Abuja Reps aspirant
By Abubakar Sadiq Isah
A former chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Abuja South Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 election, Hon. Kamal Adamu Shuaibu, has said he resigned from the party due to the absence of internal democracy.
Shuaibu stated this while addressing journalists during the convention of the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja.
According to him, despite years of commitment and support for the APC, neither he nor his supporters benefited meaningfully from the party’s leadership.
He said the decision to join the NDC followed consultations with stakeholders, youths and women groups across the Abuja South Federal Constituency.
He described the NDC as a party with better leadership ideals and promised to provide effective representation for the people of Abuja South if elected in 2027.