NVMA YOBE STATE

29/09/2026

YOBE STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE

YOBE COMMAND JOINS WORLD RABIES DAY, URGES DOG OWNERS TO PRIORITISE VACCINATION

The Yobe State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin psc, mspsp, sm.icm has joined stakeholders in commemorating the 2026 World Rabies Day, with a call on members of the public, particularly dog owners, to ensure that their dogs are properly and regularly vaccinated against rabies.

The commemoration, held on 28th September 2026 at the Emir’s Palace, Damaturu, was organised by the Yobe State Ministry of Livestock Development, in collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Yobe State Chapter, and the Core Group Partners Project (CGPP).

The programme featured sensitisation on rabies prevention, responsible animal ownership, dog-bite management, post-exposure treatment, and the importance of collaboration among human, animal and environmental health stakeholders under the One Health approach. The event also featured the flag-off of free anti-rabies vaccination for dogs.

Representing the Commissioner of Police at the event, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Veterinary, ACP Yusuf Birma, described rabies as a serious public health concern requiring collective responsibility. He commended the organisers for the initiative and urged dog owners to ensure that their dogs are properly vaccinated and responsibly managed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Also speaking at the event, Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Ishaku, representing the Executive Secretary, Yobe State Primary Health Care Board, sensitised participants on appropriate measures following dog bites, including immediate wound care and prompt medical attention.

The Command encourages members of the public to take responsible measures in preventing the spread of rabies, promptly report cases of dog bites, and seek appropriate medical and veterinary attention when necessary.

The Yobe State Police Command reiterates its commitment to supporting inter-agency collaboration and public health initiatives that contribute to the protection of lives, promotion of public safety and wellbeing of residents.

ASP Yusuf Adamu Ali
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Yobe State Police Command, Damaturu
29th September 2026

29/09/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐍𝐕𝐌𝐀 𝐘𝐎𝐁𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑

Theme: “Stronger Together”

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Yobe State Chapter, in collaboration with the Yobe State Ministry of Livestock Development and partners, commemorated the 2026 World Rabies Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at strengthening public awareness, promoting responsible dog ownership, preventing rabies, and advancing a coordinated One Health approach to disease prevention and control.

The commemoration featured rabies awareness and sensitisation in some schools, where students were engaged on the dangers of rabies, bite prevention and the importance of prompt action following animal bites. Technical papers and presentations were also delivered, focusing on One Health collaboration, rabies prevention and control, and effective community sensitisation.

This was followed by the official flag-off of the Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign at the Palace of His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Damaturu, with subsequent vaccination outreaches conducted at Pompomari, Dujiya, Malari and Malumatari.

The activities culminated in a friendly NVMA vs NMA football match at Dungus Event Centre, bringing veterinary and medical professionals together in the spirit of One Health, teamwork, solidarity and community engagement.

The programme was graced by His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Damaturu, ably represented by the Waziri of the Emirate. In attendance were the Permanent Secretary, Yobe State Ministry of Livestock Development; Directors of Veterinary Medical Services and Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology; Programme Manager, Pilot Livestock Development Programme; Executive Secretary, Yobe State Primary Health Care Board; Country Deputy Director, AFENET; representatives of UNICEF and WHO; AFENET Yobe Team Lead; Programme Manager, CGPP and representatives of its implementing partners; Director, Epidemiology Unit, Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services; the Commissioner of Police, Yobe State, ably represented by an Assistant Commissioner of Police; Head of institutions, Government Agencies and parastatals, Development Partners, representatives of the Environmental Health Association of Nigeria; dog owners; other invited guests; and members of the NVMA.

The commemoration reaffirmed a shared commitment to protecting lives, promoting animal health, strengthening community participation, and building sustainable partnerships towards rabies prevention and control in Yobe State.

Stronger Together. Safer Communities. A Rabies-Free Yobe.

27/09/2026

Invitation to the general public especially dog owners to present their Dogs for Anti Rabbies Vaccination tomorrow in the following locations:

1. His Royal Highness, The Shehu of Damaturu palace
Time: 10:00am

2. Pompomari: Bulama Gudusu
Time: 12:00pm

3: Dujiya: Behind Damaturu Central Market
Time: 12:30pm

4. Malari: Along Sabon Kwalta
Time: 1:00pm

5: Malumatari: at the Bulama Malumatari
Time: 2:00pm

Thank you.

Publicity Secretary.
Dr. Bukar Tijjani

27/09/2026

𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒

As part of activities commemorating World Rabies Day 2026, with the theme “Stronger Together,” school sensitisation programmes will be conducted to educate pupils on the dangers of rabies and how it can be prevented.

Children are an important part of rabies prevention. Teaching them how to interact safely with dogs, avoid animal bites, report bites immediately to an adult, and understand the importance of vaccinating dogs can help protect children, families and entire communities.

The sensitisation will focus on rabies awareness, dog-bite prevention, responsible dog ownership, the importance of vaccination, and the appropriate steps to take following possible exposure to rabies.

By taking rabies education directly to schools, we are not only creating awareness—we are helping to build a generation that understands that rabies is preventable and that prevention begins with knowledge and responsible action.

Protect the child. Vaccinate the dog. Educate the community.

Rabies is preventable.
Stronger Together for a Rabies-Free Yobe.

Dr. Bukar Tijjani
Publicity Secretary

27/09/2026

27/09/2026

Live Radio Program on Rabies as part of the Commemoration of the 2026, World Rabies Day.

26/09/2026

Join us this Sunday, 27th September 2026, at 11:00 AM on Sahel FM 89.5, Damaturu, for a live discussion on Rabies as part of activities commemorating World Rabies Day 2026.

Our distinguished speakers Dr. Zarah Yusuf, Dr. Adamu Usman Daya and Dr. Mohammed Kasim will discuss rabies prevention, responsible dog ownership, vaccination, bite management, and what everyone needs to know to protect lives.

Listen. Learn. Ask Questions. Save Lives.

World Rabies Day 2026.
Stronger Together.

26/09/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄

The general public, particularly residents and communities around Shehu’s Palace, Damaturu, Pompomari (Bulama Gudusu), Malari Sabon Kwalta (Bulama Modu), Dujiya, and Malumatari, are hereby informed that a Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Exercise will be conducted on:

Date: Monday, 28th September 2026
Locations: Designated vaccination points within the communities listed above.

The exercise is being conducted as part of activities commemorating World Rabies Day 2026, under the theme:

“STRONGER TOGETHER”

Pet owners and members of the public are encouraged to bring their dogs and other eligible animals for free anti-rabies vaccination at the designated points.

Rabies is a deadly but preventable disease. Vaccinating animals is one of the most effective ways to protect families, communities and animals from rabies.

LET US WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT RABIES AND PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES.

Organised by:
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Yobe State Chapter
In collaboration with:
Yobe State Ministry of Livestock Development and
Core Group Partners Project (CGPP)

World Rabies Day 2026 - Stronger Together.

05/09/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐑. 𝐌𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐄, 𝐅𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐇 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓/𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐒 𝐉𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐊𝐀

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Yobe State Chapter, warmly congratulates our distinguished leader and esteemed member, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑴𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒋𝒆, 𝑭𝑹𝑺𝑷𝑯, 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒃𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆, on his conferment/appointment with the prestigious traditional title of 𝐉𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐤𝐚 by the Fika Emirate Council.

This well-deserved honour, graciously bestowed by His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa CON, CFR, Emir of Fika and Chairman, Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, is a fitting recognition of Dr. Goje’s outstanding contributions to society, his commitment to public service, and his dedication to the development and unity of our dear State.

As an Association, we are particularly proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement with one of our own, a distinguished professional, great administrator, public health specialist, leader, and valued member of the veterinary family. His elevation further reflects the honour, confidence, and goodwill he has earned through years of dedicated service and purposeful leadership.

Dr. Goje, this is not only your achievement; it is a moment of pride for the entire NVMA family. We will continue to stand with you, celebrate your successes, and support your service to the people of Yobe State.

May this traditional honour bring you greater wisdom, strength, and divine guidance as you continue to serve with distinction. May Allah bless your new responsibility as Jigon Fika and grant you continued success, honour, and fulfilment in your service to humanity.

Congratulations once again, Your Honour.
Congratulations, Jigon Fika!

Signed:
Dr. Bukar Tijjani
Publicity Secretary

For:
Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Muhammad, FCVSN
Chairman, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
Yobe State Chapter