Gov Akeredolu reiterates call for Cannabis Use in Nigeria at ACPN Conference

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu

Report by: Joseph Ebirim\

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his call for the controlled cultivation of Indian hemp and adaptation for use in medicine in Nigeria.

Speaking at Abeokuta, at the ongoing annual conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), tagged GATEWAY 2021, Gov. Akeredolu charged pharmacists in Nigeria to conduct an in-depth research into the various uses of Indian hemp, scientifically known as Cannabis sativa, for medicinal purposes. He hinted that the cultivation of Indian Hemp was not strange and added that it was already successfully practiced in Thailand and can be replicated in Nigeria.

He added that, “In Ogbese, a community in Ondo State, it is possible to have a farm where the enforcement agency, NDLEA will be in charge to ensure that nobody takes out the substance to smoke but will only be exported to the pharmaceutical industry for formulation as therapeutic agents. He charged pharmacists to give the research into cultivation and use of Cannabis the same attention being given to herbs stressing that it will impact positively on the economy of the nation.

He emphasized his administration's readiness to champion the cultivation of hemp which he described as the 'green oil' just the way his administration is championing the red oil (palm) project.

It is pertinent to note that Gov Rotimi Akeredolu has been at the forefront of the advocacy for the legalization of Cannabis in Nigeria describing it as a potential foreign exchange earner for the country, a move which the National Assembly is reported to have shown support for but a position vehemently opposed to by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

HELLO PORT HARCOURT PEOPLE!!! OUR ASTRAZENECA VACCINE IS BACK!!!

Information reaching us from credible sources has it that a new batch of the AstraZeneca Vaccine has arrived Rivers State in addition to the Moderna Vaccine which is currently being administered to residents.

Residents of the state can receive the vaccine at the following health facilities in the state:

1. Obio Cottage Hospital, Rumuobiakani
2. Rumuokwurusi Primary Healthcare Centre
3. Eliozu Primary Healthcare Centre
4. Elelenwo Primary Healthcare Centre
5. Obio/Akpor Council Sickbay
6. Rumuodumaya Model Primary Healthcare Centre
7. Mgboshimini Model Primary Healthcare Centre
8. Rumuigbo Model Primary Healthcare Centre
9. Iriebe Model Primary Healthcare Centre
10. Ozuoba Model Primary Healthcare Centre
    

Reports have it that there has been an increased patronage of vaccination services in recent weeks just as healthcare practitioners particularly, community pharmacists continue to report increasing rate of malaria and flu-like illnesses across the state capital.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the AZD1222 vaccine against COVID-19 has an efficacy of 63.09% against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Longer dose intervals within the 8 to 12 weeks range are associated with greater vaccine efficacy.

Individuals who are allergic to the vaccine or any of its components or who have received any dose of the Moderna vaccine or any other covid19 vaccine apart from the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine are NOT expected to receive a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. 

Also, this vaccine is to be administered to persons 18years and above. 

AFTER READING THIS, YOUR WON’T SAY AGAIN THAT THERE IS NO MONEY

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 One of the commonest complaints on the lips of many Nigerians is “there is no money.” On the other hand, one of the commonest groaning from the lips of the same set of people is that “our politicians have stolen all our moneys”. But a careful look into the society and particularly around the entertainment, hospitality, real estate and sex industries reveals that there are so many non-politicians bagging real money and earning genuine wealth. How true then is the saying that “there is no money anywhere”? A big fat lie, it is. The truth is that there is money in the hands of a group of people whom many others complaining are simply unwilling or scared to take the risk of approach to attract or demand their own fair share of the wealth.

JUST BEFORE YOU GET SERIOUS WITH THE OTHER GENDER

 

Koryele Tampiakoo

Are you curious to know what my thoughts are about them? Well, I just have few lines to share about my experience thus far and I can only pray you read with an open mind, ready to adjust and adapt so you don’t cut short your life trying to pull and reconstruct a well-crafted and fortified wall built from time immemorial to outlive the roads built by our colonial masters or the engines built by the Germans.

Of course, I am talking about the female gender; I refer to them as the beautiful versions of humans. So much has been said about how they are materialistic and complex in behaviour, being more emotional than rational, etc. I have found that it makes more sense to me to advise against materialism than blame the other gender for their attraction to beauty and lovely things; after all, those are the very elements of their being.

I have come to realize that the very things the female gender desires are the very aspects of them where a male gender can invest to get the very best out of the female gender. So firstly, you need to know they want your ACT. Yes, you read it well and there is nothing wrong with your eyes or my mind.

A is for Attention – they want to know that they are important to you and that they are not wasting their time in your life. I think this happens because when a woman falls in love, she is very likely to give her all for the one she loves so in return, she expects full attention and devotion to her because she has given that and that is simply how she understands and interprets love – now you understand why women frown so much at a cheating partner. Give her attention and she will fight and stand for you.

C is for Care – So she wants to know if you are concerned about what bothers her and would like to know what you have to do about her worries. She wants to feel protected and supported by you and not exposed to physical or spiritual harm (even financial harm too). She would not want you to make her a ridicule among her female friends and foes. She wants to know you are thinking about her and that her efforts and contributions matter to you. She wants to know that you appreciate what she does and that you are ready to reciprocate and understand when she is unable to do them. These are the basic elements of the word, CARE as understood by women.

T is for Treasure – A lady in love is a giver of herself and all so naturally responds to gifts. Remember she epitomizes and fancies beauty so make sure the gift is well packaged not just with a nice wrap but also with some element of quick surprise. Make sure you do not drag the surprise for too long so that she doesn’t wear out due to anxiety – they are not always very patient too. Yes, give her gifts, spend what you can afford on her because if you get into trouble because you want to impress her, you would have made her ashamed and this is a breach of the provisions of SECTION C of the ACT.

I have discovered that many times, a woman truly does not need so much money (many guys/men will simply say I’m not serious here) to be alright, but a practical commitment to show that you care about her needs. So a lady may have a need (many of which are ‘wants’ anyways) of N100k, but your ability to package a surprise and romantic N10k worth may send more shivers of love down her spine than when you give her N100k cash. As regards whether you must give her N100k if she asks for that, I can tell you what works on a one-on-one discussion (not for public consumption).

There are some other things you may need to know about a woman but you see these ones, hold them dear, take them serious and you will know peace. So in summary ehh, you see that your partner that you are finding it too hard to understand or satisfy, take some time to find what she likes most in addition to your ACT and gift her and then I am sure you will be at my DM thanking me soon. I know that terms and conditions apply here especially given that there are so many “umu aka high way” around now but I can tell you that I know some real wife materials around and the principle I have shared here sure works for more than 90%. Go in peace and give her your best ACT.

Good luck on your journey bro!!!

Author: Joseph O. Ebirim (Mc Dr Spyce)
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