Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Newly Elected Excos Pays Homage To The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Newly Elected Excos Pays Homage To The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi

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Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Newly Elected Excos Pays Homage To The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi

By: People’s Voice Nigeria Online News

 

L-R: Prof. Akin Abayomi Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu

The newly elected executives of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Zone, led by the Chairman, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, today paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi.

The Executives were joined by the; Second Vice President, NMA National, Dr. Adetunji Adenekan; Past Chairman, Dr. Temitope Ojo, and Dr. S.K Adebayo; Dr. Dapo Adegbaju, MDCAN, Chairman, Federal Neuropsychiatry Hospital Yaba; Dr. Samuel Okerinde, ARD President LUTH; Dr. Jimmy Arigbabuwo, President, Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Lagos Branch; Dr. Ibironke Sodeinde and Chairman, Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), Dr. Makinde Akinlemibola; and Dr. Saied Ahmad, Chairman, Medical Guild were received by Abayomi, Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission, Dr. Muyiwa Eniayewun and Director, Medical Administration, Training and Programms, Dr. Funmilayo Shokunbi; and Dr. Olayinka Atilola, Chairman, Anti-quackery Summit.

 

In his remarks, the Chairman of Lagos NMA, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, stated that the purpose of the visit was to introduce the new executives of Lagos NMA and present the three-point agenda of the exco to the Commissioner.

He explained that the new exco’s agenda will be divided into three parts:
1. Lagos Doctor
2. Lagos Healthcare System
3. Lagosians

Olowojebutu assured the Commissioner of the support and commitment of Lagos NMA to the provision of qualitative and efficient health service delivery to the Lagos populace.

 


Responding, Prof. Akin Abayomi congratulated the new exco, assuring the executives of a cordial relationship that will result in a win-win situation for the government and the association.

He urged the executives to join hands with the government in the task of achieving universal health coverage and maintaining the security and economic livelihood of citizens.

“The solidarity we have amongst ourselves and the respective medical allied professionals, significant stakeholders and custodians of the policies and components of the medical fraternity should work together in promoting adequate healthcare for Lagosians and its environs.”

The high point of the event was the presentation of the Exco three-point agenda and a portrait painting of the Commissioner by Dr. Olowojebutu.

 

 

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