RSU Medical Lab, Scientists Kick Against Appointment Of Pathologist To Head Dept

…Take Case To State Legislature

The appointment of a pathologist to head the medical and laboratory science department in the Rivers State University appears not to be going down well with medical and laboratory scientists in the institution.

This has resulted to a peaceful protest by members of the association, of medical and RSU chapter  to the state legislature to register their displeasure and also seek the intervention of the Assembly.

Responding to their petition, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani  assured that their  petition would be given the attention it deserves especially as it has to do with health care, adding that Rivers State Government   has invested so much money in the health sector to ensure citizens have access to quality health care delivery in the state.

 He  urged the House Committee on Health Education and Public Complaints and Petitions to look into the petition brought before the House by the Association of Medical and Laboratory Scientists  in the Rivers State University over   the appointment of a pathologist to head the MLS department in the institution and other issues.

 Meanwhile, the Rivers state House of Assembly has received 16 executive bills for enactment into law.

The bills, all of which were promptly given first reading include those of Okoro nu-Odo, Rumuogba and Rebisi flyovers; Chief Emmanuel Aguma House, General Yakubu Gowon road and Stadium; Chinwenwo Emma Aguma Judges quarters, Dame Patience Jonathan, Sir Celestine and Dr.

George Sekibo roads; Dr. Deni Fiberesima Doctors Quarters and Engr. Lawrence Anele road.

The bills also sought to give legal stamp to the naming of Cardinal Rex Jim – Lawson Cultural Centre,Chief P.G.Warmate House, Rumuwoji market and Ogbunabali fruit market.

In a related development, the lawmakers, at the sitting, directed House Committee on Neigbourhood Watch and Security to liaise with, and encourage security agencies for the good work they are doing to secure the release of some persons who were kidnapped at a burial in Bonny over 36 days ago.

While thanking God for the escape of one of their colleagues, Hon. Abiye Pepple, when the kidnappers attacked, they prayed for progress in efforts to secure the release of those in captivity