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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.
Five Nigerian female footballers have officially completed moves to Turkish women’s football club Kayseri Kadın Futbol Kulübü, further strengthening the growing Nigerian presence at the club ahead of the new season.
Sports247 reports that the quintet comprises Judith Adaobi Okay, Precious Uju Obasi, Omosuyi Ayo, Mariam Abdulkadri and Roseline Ayatsea Hembafan, all of whom are set to begin a new chapter of their careers in Turkey.
Four of the players arrive from clubs in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), while one joins from the Ghana Women’s Premier League, highlighting the growing pathway from West African women’s football to the Turkish top flight.
The players will compete in the Turkish Women’s Super League (Kadın Futbol Süper Ligi), Turkey’s highest level of women’s football, as they look to establish themselves in the Central Anatolian city of Kayseri.
The new arrivals are expected to bring additional quality, competition and experience to Kayseri’s squad, with the Nigerian players determined to make an immediate impact and contribute to the club’s ambitions during the campaign.
The latest transfers also represent a significant milestone for those facilitating the players’ moves.
Just last week, three other Nigerian female footballers completed transfers to Kayseri Kadın Futbol Kulübü. The latest five signings take the number of Nigerian players moved to the Turkish club to eight in less than two weeks.
The remarkable sequence of transfers underlines the increasing connection between Nigerian women’s football and the Turkish league, while providing more opportunities for young Nigerian players to gain international experience.
For the players, the move represents more than a change of club. It provides an opportunity to compete in a new football environment, experience European-style competition and further develop their careers on the international stage.
Kayseri will also benefit from the influx of Nigerian talent as the club seeks to build a competitive squad capable of achieving strong results in the Turkish Women’s Super League.
With eight Nigerian players now joining the club within a remarkably short period, Kayseri is quickly becoming an important destination for Nigerian female footballers seeking opportunities abroad.
The quintet will now turn their attention to settling into their new environment, adapting to the demands of Turkish football and helping their new club achieve its targets.
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