Emir seeks Spine and Nerve Centre in Yobe

The Emir of Gadaka Emirate, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Isma’ila Mamman Gadaka, has called on the co-founder and Clinical Director of the Spine and Nerve Centre, Dr Craig Slapinski, to establish a branch of the clinic in Yobe State.

The traditional ruler emphasised that Yobe is peaceful and that such a facility is urgently needed by his people.

Speaking at the grand opening of the Spine and Nerve Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, the Emir praised the clinic’s groundbreaking work in non-surgical spinal decompression, which alleviates neck and back pain without invasive surgery.

The first ‘Spine and Nerve’ Centre in Nigeria was established in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

He said, “It’s truly a wonderful moment for me to witness something unique.

“Nigerians often must travel to Europe and Asia for medical treatment. Some travel without knowing that their condition can be resolved without being cut open. Now that we have this centre in Abuja, it saves people a lot of money that would have been spent abroad.

“I call for the centre to open in the North-East, particularly in Yobe State. My people often travel to Europe and Asia for this type of treatment. Now that we have centres in Abuja and Lagos, I urge the management to consider opening one in each geopolitical zone of the country. That would be a major step forward.”

The Emir also addressed concerns about insecurity in the region, assuring Slapinski and his team that Yobe State is safe for investment.

“It is not everywhere that terrorists are in control. The North-East, particularly Yobe State, is safer now than many other parts of the country. So, the issue of attack or destruction of the facility does not arise.

“The government has invested heavily in security, and this centre would be safe,” he said.

Responding to questions about recent terrorist attacks on military personnel, including the killing of a brigadier general, Gadaka expressed confidence in the government’s efforts.

“The current government is working hard to ensure that traditional rulers have a role in the constitution. With the ongoing constitutional amendment, I believe traditional rulers will have a recognised role, which will help address these issues,” he noted.

The Emir of Gadaka, widely respected for his contributions to cultural and educational development in Yobe, reiterated his appeal for the Spine and Nerve Centre to expand into the North-East, stressing that such a move would bring immense relief to patients who currently travel abroad for treatment.