DistantNews
Support us
Nasarawa Governor orders dismissal, prosecution of hospital staff over alleged sale of donated items
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Nasarawa Governor orders dismissal, prosecution of hospital staff over alleged sale of donated items

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Under investigation
  • Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule ordered the dismissal and prosecution of hospital staff accused of selling donated items.
  • The alleged sale involved medical equipment and other materials donated by a state lawmaker to Umaisha General Hospital.
  • The governor emphasized that dismissal alone is insufficient, stressing the need for prosecution to ensure accountability for the "inhuman attitude."

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has mandated the immediate dismissal and prosecution of staff at Umaisha General Hospital in Toto Local Government Area. The directive stems from allegations that hospital personnel illicitly sold medical equipment and other items donated to the facility.

I have already asked the Honourable Commissioner for Health to investigate, to dismiss and fire the hell out of them, and after that, to prosecute them.

— Abdullahi SuleGovernor of Nasarawa State, ordering action against hospital staff.

The governor issued the order on Wednesday while attending the commissioning of ACReSAL heavy-duty equipment in Lafia. His directive followed public attention drawn to the allegations after a video surfaced on social media Monday. The video depicted Sa’ad Abdullahi, a member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Umaisha/Ugya Constituency, confronting hospital management about the missing items.

Mr. Abdullahi stated he personally donated 50 fans, 50 orthopedic mattresses, and other materials to enhance patient care and support healthcare delivery. During his visit, he questioned the hospital management regarding the alleged sale and disposal of these donated materials. This development prompted the state government to launch an investigation into the claims.

Firing them to go free will not give us peace of mind until we prosecute them for this inhuman attitude of theirs.

— Abdullahi SuleGovernor of Nasarawa State, explaining the necessity of prosecution.

Governor Sule instructed the Commissioner for Health to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure that any staff found culpable face dismissal and prosecution. "Firing them to go free will not give us peace of mind until we prosecute them for this inhuman attitude of theirs," Mr. Sule declared, emphasizing that dismissal alone would not suffice. He stressed the importance of integrity, honesty, and patriotism in public service, particularly within the health sector, stating that "competence alone is not enough."

Competence alone is not enough in public service. We need honesty and patriotism, especially in the health sector.

— Abdullahi SuleGovernor of Nasarawa State, emphasizing values required for public servants.
About this summary

Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

More Stories

From Our Blog