The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State chapter, has felicitated with His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, on the 31st Anniversary celebration of creation of Kogi State.

A statement by the State’s Chairman of NMA, Dr Olusola Baoku, on behalf of the State Officers Council (SOC), commended the Governor’s for his great achievements in the state’s health sector.

The statement which was made available to journalists by the NMA PRO, Dr Aiyevbomwan Peter, eulogised the governor for the infrastructural development in the health institutions across the state.

”On behalf of the State Officers Council (SOC), and the entire NMA Kogi State, I congratulate His Excellency, Governor Yahaha Bello and his Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja, on the 31st anniversary celebration of creation of Kogi State.

”NMA-Kogi sincerely appreciate His Excellency for embarking on construction, renovation, upgrading and equipping of various healthcare institutions across the state.

”We thank the governor for the construction of a beautiful edifice, the Kogi State Reference Hospital, Okene, remodeling of Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, as well as renovation and revitalization of various cottage hospitals across the state, among several other health infrastructure development,” he said.

The NMA further appreciated the governor’s efforts towards improving the health care delivery to the people of the state, and for making Kogi safe for all and sundry.

Baoku emphasised that the remarkable achievements by the governor in the health sector would go a long way in enhancing quality healthcare delivery for the residents of the state.

”We believe the giant stride achieved in form of infrastructural development in health sector of the state will go a long way to serve the people.We appreciate His Excellency landmark achievements,” he said.

The chairman assured commitment of the association to give the governor full support towards achieving the universal health care coverage for the people of Kogi State, and the welfare of NMA members.

The Association prayed God to grant the Governor the wisdom to continue to pioneer the affairs of the state to greater and enviable heights.

Congratulations your Excellency on the 31st Anniversary celebration of creation of Kogi State!

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State chapter, has eulogised Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, for undergoing medical treatment locally, describing him as ”a true leader”.

The Vice President had on Saturday underwent a successful surgery for a leg fracture at Duchess International Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos State.

A statement jointly signed by NMA Chairman, Dr Abubakar Alhassan; and its Secretary Dr Chimezie Odebuani, on Sunday in Lokoja, commended Osinbanjo for his great leadership, saying he deserved award.

”The attention of the Kogi State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association(NMA), has been drawn to the successful treatment of the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, by a team of Nigerian doctors in a Nigerian hospital following an injury he sustained while playing squash.

”NMA Kogi commends this great leadership of the Vice President, and is deserving of award. The Vice President has acted like the late Mandela.

”The highly cerebral Vice President didn’t resort to flying out of the country to Berlin, Paris, or any of the advanced countries of Europe or America for medical tourism.

”The VP chose to seek medical attention within the country even with the avalanche of resources at his disposal which would have enabled him to seek attention outside the shores of Nigeria.

”NMA Kogi sees this display by the Vice President as great patriotism and should be applauded,” NMA said.

The association also noted that the former Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, similarly chose to seek medical attention at home following his involvement in a ghastly road traffic accident as a governor.

The association, therefore use the medium to call on Nigeria leaders to take a cue from the Vice President and believe in the nation’s health institutions and her professionals who were among the best trained in the world.

NMA Kogi also calls on government to fund medicare development in Nigeria better and also develop our hospitals to standards for health care delivery of the highest standards,” the association said.

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The Chairman of NMA in Kogi, Dr Omakoji Oyiguh, in a statement through the NMA Director of Publicity, Dr. Emmanuel Bola Jonah Kelvin, commended the VC for given priority to the commencement of the medical school in the University.

The NMA further congratulated and applauded the VC for the giant strides and unmatchable achievements so far within the 100 days of his assumption of office.

The NMA specifically appreciated the vice chancellor for kick starting the process for the kick-off of the medical school in the university, and the appointment of Prof. Mike Ogirima, to lead the process who was already in town for the purpose.

While wishing the VC more successes in the future, the NMA assured him of their continuous and unflinching support to ensuring that the goal of establishing medical school in the university is achieved as soon as possible.

”Once again, congratulations on your well deserved appointment as the third VC of FUL, NMA strongly believe in your capacity to take the university to a greater heights”.

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This is contained in a letter titled; ‘Your Appointment As National Team Media Officer’ and signed by Davids Adewoye, General Secretary of NMA. The letter reads; “In view of your none desire for rewards in cash or in kind on activities in all the Association’s past programmes, the Nigeria Minifootball Association (NMA) resolved to appoint you (Niyi Busari) as the Association Media Officer for the 2nd Edition of African Minifootball Nations Cup to hold in Ibadan, in few months time. We appreciate as you commence your official duties as soon as we flag off the Camping.

“We trust your ability to give Minifootball the greatest publicity beyond expectations. We wish you the best of time with the Nigeria Minifootball Association.”

The largest city in Nigeria, Ibadan, will host 20 African countries who will be contesting for the title in the 10-day championship which commence on 8th July to 17.

The African Minifootball Cup (AMC) is a continental indoor minifootball competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of African Minifootball Federation (AMF). The first edition of the tournament was held in Libya in May 2018. The second edition Was scheduled for last year but was postponed due to Coronavirus pandemic.

A statement by NMA Chairman in Kogi, Dr Kabiru Zubair, on Tuesday in Lokoja, congratulated the governor and his deputy for their second term in office.

The association commended the governor’s new direction agenda in improving the welfare of doctors and health care workers in the State as well as the various giant strides made in the health sector.

Zubair enumerated some of the giant strides to include: renovation of several health facilities in the State, employment of doctors and other health care workers, sustainable drug supply system, payment of counterpart funds of some partner-driven healthcare programmes, among others.

”The NMA, Kogi State chapter, wishes to felicitate with His Excellency, Alh.Yahaya Adoza Bello, the executive governor of the State on his swearing in ceremony for the second term in office.

”Your Excellency, we appreciate your new direction agenda in improving the welfare of doctors and health care workers in the state as well as the various giant strides made in the health sector.

”Your new slogan, ‘To Do More’, will be of great benefits to the health sector and the public as we continued to pray for you to succeed.

”Once again,we congratulate our Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the deputy governor, His Excellency, Chief Edward David Onoja, and the Chief of Staff to the governor, Pharm. Jamiu Asuku, for taking the State to the next level,” Zubair said.

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A statement by NMA Chairman in Kogi, Dr Kabiru Zubair, on Friday in Lokoja, expressed their heartfelt condolences to the governor and his entire family over the sudden demise of their beloved sister.

”The entire members of NMA Kogi State wishes to express her heartfelt condolence to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello and his entire family over the sudden demise of his beloved sister Hajjia Rabiat Bello who’s untimely death occurred 5 days ago after an illness.

”The NMA prayed with His Excellency and his entire family that the Almighty Allah grant her departed soul Aljannatul Firdausi.

”May He grant all the family she left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, especially the mother of His Excellency, Hajjia Hawa Bello who is still very much alive and well.

”The wise counsel of Hajjia Rabiat Bello would have impacted positively on governance in the State at this time that His Excellency is getting ready to commence his second term in Office.

”However, no mortal can question the time and place that the Almighty Allah has chosen to take the soul of his servants.

”Truly, Allah knows best. May her departed soul rest in Aljannatul Firdausi. Ameen,” he said.

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, on Friday congratulated Gov. Yahaya Bello and Chief Edward Onoja, on their victory at the November 16 governorship election in the state.

A statement by the Chairman of the association, Dr. Kabiru Zubair, in Lokoja, said the NMA was excited for the governor’s reelection because it was an opportunity for the New Direction Government to consolidate on its achievements in the health sector.

”The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State Chapter wishes to felicitate with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello on his reelection for a second term in Office.

”We equally facilitate with the Deputy Governor, Honourable Edward David Onoja, a most dependable ally of His Excellency.

”The NMA is excited over your reelection for a second tenure.

”The NMA is excited because it is an opportunity for the New Direction Government to consolidate on the gains attained in the health sector in the last three years 10 months,” he said

He, however, urged the governor to consolidate on the implementation of the Primary Health Care and Kogi State Health Insurance Scheme which the New Direction Government started in his first tenure.

The chairman also called on the governor to implement the corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), in order to retain and attract more doctors and other health care workers to the state.

This, he said, would help to retain and attract more doctors and other health care workers to the State civil service, which would subsequently promote secondary health care delivery in the state”, he said.

”Once again, Congratulations Sir!

The Nigerian Medical Association committee chairman on Radiation and Radiodiagnosis, Dr Ododo Bernard made a call during a press Conference in Lokoja on Saturday.

Dr Bernard noted that, the 2019 International Radiology day is very unique as it coincided with the second National health summit organized by the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA were medical practitioners and other health care workers sat with health policy makers and government agencies to discuss on the problems militating against effective service delivery to patients and proffered workable and achievable solutions.

Dr Bernard said there is need for the government to trained health specialists, especially doctors and in particular Radiologists, from moving out of the country in drones to seek to trade their skills in foreign environment where modern facilities and tools are readily available with better remuneration for service.

According to him, there is need to retain the Radiologists who are very vital in diagnosis of ailments of the body using various technologies to image the internal parts of the body and interpret the result to pave way for appropriate treatment of diseases”.

He stated that every secondary or tertiary health facilities owned by the states and tertiary institutions owned by federal government should be equipped with modern ultrasound scanner, x-ray machines, Computed Tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging and modern Radiotherapy facilities (for the treatment of cancers ) to ensure quick and efficient diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

“Delay or inaccurate diagnosis invariably leads to inappropriate treatment which could result in further worsening of our health indices” he said.

Speaking further on ways this could be achieved, he advised government to consider setting up of tertiary health trust fund similar to TETFUND to improve health facilities, re-channelling large chunk of retrieved looted funds into this project and considering Public Private Partnership (PPP) that is built on transparency.

Also speaking, the National President, Association of Radiologists in Nigeria (ARIN) Dr Kamal Jimoh enumerate the strategic role played by a radiologist in the effective management of patient, stressing the need for government at all levels to provide enabling environment for this group of specialists to contribute their vital quarter in the health sector.

The 2019 International day of Radiologist with the theme ‘ sport imaging’ was celebrated on 8th November, across the 36 States of Nigeria including the Federal Capital territory.