Dedication

This work is specially dedicated to:

In loving memory of

Malama Nafisa Alkali Abbas, my mother
Malam Ahmad Muhammadu Lamido, my father
Alhaji Kabiru Ahmad, Walin Gabas of Misau, my elder brother

Hajiya Nafisa Ahmad Isa, my wife
and our son, Ahmad Umar Ahmad

and in appreciation of

Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, mni, FAS, FAMedS
Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria

His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Sulaiman, mni
Emir of Misau