By Ado Salisu
The chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association NMA, Dr Abuvbakar Nagoma Usman has cautioned young medical practitioners to develop their skills against the hurried migration abroad in search of greener pastures.
Dr. Usman stated this during young doctors’ Day organized to round up the Physicians week activities held at Minjibir Park, Kano.
He pointed out that young doctors have a great role to play in contributing towards the improvement of the healthcare delivery service provision across the country.
The chairman added that despite the challenges facing the health sector, the association with the support of the stakeholders were working round the clock to ensure things change for the better in the healthcare system in the nation.
Dr. Usman, however, advised the doctors not to rush in looking for greener pastures, however urged the government to do the needful in order to improve the welfare of doctors in this direction.
The chairman said that the leadership of the association will continue to mentor the young doctors as part of it responsibility to guide and support them to achieved their desired goal.
In his remarks, the chairman of Physicians Week committee, Dr Tijjani Garba Magashi called on young doctors to always be patriotic and committed, he prayed that God will definitely reward the doctors for saving the life of citizens through their services in the health sector.
Highlights of the event include the presentation of the sum of N200,000, N100,000 and N50, 000 to the winner, runners up and third place of essay writing at the occasion.
The NMA leadership ,also announced the composition of the leadership committee of young doctors to ease communication and support.