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Prof. Christopher Yilgwan Celebrates 50th Birthday with Staff and Patients at Plateau Specialist Hospital
The Chief Medical Director of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, Professor Christopher Sabo Yilgwan, has celebrated his 50th birthday in a reflective ceremony held within the hospital premises, bringing together management, staff, patients, childhood friends, and other December-born celebrants.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Yilgwan expressed profound gratitude to God for the gift of life, recounting his humble beginnings. He revealed that he was born prematurely and spent his first three months in an incubator, describing the hospital as a place that has remained central to his life’s journey.
“From birth till today, my life has revolved around the hospital. I was admitted at birth, and since then my life has been in the hospital. It feels only right to celebrate my birthday in a place that represents God’s preservation over my life,” he said.
The Chief Medical Director appreciated the hospital management and staff for their unwavering support and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the institution. He assured that efforts would continue to ensure the delivery of quality and affordable healthcare services to citizens.
“My desire is to move this hospital forward. Together, we will continue to provide quality healthcare services to our people at an affordable cost,” he added.
In a goodwill message, a childhood friend of the celebrant and Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr. Edward Dawam, reflected on their early years and shared fond childhood memories. He described Prof. Yilgwan as a principled and cheerful individual whose life journey stands as a testimony of God’s grace. He also encouraged patients not to lose hope, noting that the celebrant himself once began life as a hospital patient and is today a living testimony.
The Head of Department, Nursing Services, Mrs. Lami Chiroma, officiated the cake-cutting ceremony, offering prayers from Psalm 34:4 and declaring that the heart desires of the celebrant would not be cut short.
Highlights of the event included special prayers, candle blowing, fireworks, group photographs, and goodwill messages from staff and management.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Saidu Barnabas; Director of Administration, Mr. Jacob Dung Bot; Head of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Bulus Jonathan; Legal Officer, Barrister Tani Lukden; as well as doctors, nurses on duty, members of KOSA, and other hospital staff.
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that it would not endorse any politician or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the League, Sheikh Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, made this declaration at the opening of a three-day conference organised by the League for Imams, Alfas, political office holders and traditional rulers.
The event, which took place in Ibadan on Saturday, was attended by Governor Seyi Makinde, President of the League, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakar, Alfa Agba of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulbari Adetunji, Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Sheikh AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez Ishola, Secretary General of the League, Sheikh Mustapha Oseni Adewale Hamzat and Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) Sheikh Hashim Atere and Professor Kamil Olosho.
Others are Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Akinola, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Bashir Abioye, Professor Amidu Sanni, Professor Adam Surajudeen and Iyalode Adini of Yorubaland, Alhaja Sedeekat Aderibigbe, alongside other notable Islamic clerics, scholars and Muslims from Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and Ondo states.
Abdullahi El-Ilory while speaking on behalf of the League, explained that the group cannot declare support or announce any politician or political party as its choice for the forthcoming general elections.
He explained that the only thing the League can do and is still doing is to pray to God to give Nigerians credible leaders that will make life more meaningful for the citizens.
Abdullahi El-Ilory said, "We are religious leaders, we are not politicians, but we are the fathers of politicians. We will not declare support for any political party or politicians.
"We the league of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland cannot declare support or announce our support for any politician or political party. We can only pray to God for Him to give us credible leaders."
Makinde, while addressing the gathering, urged Nigerians to see themselves as one.
He advised Muslim clerics not to allow people to use religion to cause confusion in the forthcoming general elections.
Kewulere, in his contribution, noted that the focus of clerics should be to guide the people and preach the religion of Islam.
He said, "We are not politicians. An Imam is not supposed to be involved in politics. Our focus should be to guide people and preach the religion of Islam in line with the Islamic principles."
Ishola, on his part, explained that the programme was organised in order to ensure unity and cooperation among Muslims in Yorubaland before, during and after the general elections.
2027: We won’t endorse any politician, political party – Yoruba Imams, Alfas
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