GOVERNOR LALONG VISIT THE VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL JOS, TO ACCESS THE LEVEL OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY INFERNO FROM A TANKER ACCIDENT
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt Hon (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong KSGG today led some members of the State Executive council on the spot, assessment visit to examine first-hand the level of damage caused by an inferno from an accident involving a petroleum tanker.
The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS) Prof Danladi Abok Atu who went around the facility to access the level of damage caused by the inferno which resulted in a loss of life and the destruction of buildings and equipment of the hospital.
After a tour of the facility to access the level of damage caused by the inferno, the SGS described the accident as a disaster and sent the condolences of the Governor, Government and people of Plateau State to the family of the deceased and prayed for the recovery of those who were injured in the accident.
The SGS commiserated with the University of Jos, particularly the Veterinary Teaching Hospital over the ugly incident which led to the destruction of critical facilities and equipment of the institution.
Prof Atu said the veterinary teaching hospital has put Plateau on the map as the best veterinary institution in the country that provides both secondary and tertiary health care services to animals and urges the institution not to lose hope of what he described as a setback though he is confident the institution will rise stronger from the ashes.
Prof Atu pledged Government’s commitment to helping the institution to rebuild and recover from the loss and at the same time called on good spirited individuals and organisations to also assist in the recovery process and also said Government will go back to the drawing board to see ways in which tragedies like these can be averted.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, represented by the Liberian of the University Dr Thamaus Adigun appreciated the Governor for always associating with the University and also finding out time to commiserate with them in these trying moments, he further said the University holds his excellency in high esteem and are confident that with his support and that of the State and Federal Government alongside other development partners, the University would be able to rebuild.
The Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof Lami Longbim took the representative of the Governor around the facility to witness first-hand the level of damage caused by the inferno, she informed the SGS of the services provided by the institution which is presently hosting a national conference for veterinarians from every State of the Federation to gain more knowledge and improve on their professional skills.
Prof Longbim then gave the representative of the Governor an insight into the level of damage as she said it is too early to quantify the level of damage caused by the inferno, she, however, mentioned some of the facilities and machines lost to the flames to include, Laboratories, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Pharmacy, the director office alongside books, records and state of the art equipment which are used for veterinary practice.
The SGS later met with participants of the conference who appreciated the Governor for the show of concern and said the conference was possible because of the return of peace to the state.
9th June 2022.
Freelance Reporters 