Lagos State College Of Nursing Celebrates International Nurses’ Week
In recognition of the tireless and invaluable contribution of Nurses to the healthcare system, the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the year 2023 International Nurses’ Week which marked the anniversary and birth of Florence Nightingale the Mother and founder of Modern Nursing.
Speaking at an event organised by the College to mark the occasion, the Provost of the College, Mrs. Oyefunso Orenuga stated that Florence Nightingale is celebrated in the world to commemorate and appreciate the efforts and outstanding contributions of Nurses in providing health care service to patients around the world.
She explained that the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Breaking Grounds in Nursing Education” was chosen in recognition of the need for Nurses to understand that the profession is a noble one and it is aimed at addressing health challenges and improving global health for all through the acquisition of quality education in Nursing
Orenuga enjoined the Student Nurses to avail themselves of the necessary training exposed to and inculcated by the College in propelling them to higher grounds for a better future.
The Guest Speaker and Deputy Director, Nursing Services of the Nigerian Army, Major Margaret O. Ojewale, delivering a paper on the theme of the event, said technology is changing the world at a very fast rate, including in the area of healthcare, in order to meet the needs of patients quickly.
Ojewale explained that the purpose of technology in healthcare services is to provide better care for patients and help achieve success in healthcare services.
She said it also increases patient safety, decreases medical errors and strengthens the interaction between patients and healthcare providers.
She further stated that the use of technology also enhances providers’ capabilities and patient access while improving the quality of life for some patients and saving the lives of others.
The three-day event featured sensitisation and a campaign on Hypertension, Sports Competitions and Essay Writing among others.
State Coconut Development Authority Partners Housing Ministry On Coconut Planting In Housing Estates
As part of efforts to improve and promote the Lagos State Coconut economy, the Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) has initiated talks with the Lagos State Ministry of Housing to plant Coconut trees in all established housing estates across the State.
Presenting the proposal to the management of the Ministry of Housing led by Permanent Secretary, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago, the duo of Akorede Adeboye and Adekunle Ipaye of LASCODA highlighted the importance of coconut trees in the state, citing the official crest as a proof that coconut trees are the pillars of Lagos.
They also disclosed that the State currently has about three million Coconut trees and plans to plant an additional 10 million under the Coconut Renewal Initiative which is in line with the Five-Year Agricultural and Food Systems Road Map of the present administration.
According to them, “Out of the 10 million, two million are to be planted in the peri-urban and urban areas, such as housing estates. Aside from the economic benefits of planting Coconut trees in urban areas such as within the housing estates, there are also significant environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, improved air quality, soil conservation, and beautification of the landscape and providing shade among others”.
In his response, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago, welcomed the proposal and expressed his appreciation for the initiative, adding that the Ministry was willing to collaborate with LASCODA to ensure its success.
Olowoshago promised that the Ministry, in collaboration with LASCODA and other relevant MDA, will immediately embark on the thematic assessment of all the housing estates in Lagos State to determine where Coconut trees can be planted, noting that the planting of Coconut trees will be included in the green element of all future estate establishments.
