Physicians Week: NMA chairman cautions young doctors to avoid rushing abroad

By Ado Salisu

The chairman of Nigerian Medical Association NMA, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman has cautioned young doctors to develop their skills and avoid rushing to foreign countries in search of greener pastures.

Dr. Usman stated this while addressing the young doctors’ Day session to round up the Physicians week activities held at Minjibir Park, Kano.

He explained that young doctors have a great role to play in contributing to and improving healthcare delivery service across the country.

The chairman added that despite the challenges facing the health sector, the association, with the support of the stakeholders, have been working round the clock to ensure things change in the healthcare system in the nation.

Dr. Usman, however, advised them not to rush in search for greener pastures, while calling on 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 its responsibility to guide and support them to achieve the desired goal.

In his remarks, the chairman of the Physicians Week committee, Dr Tijjani Garba Magashi called on the young doctors to always be patriotic and committed, assuring them that God will definitely reward them for saving the life of citizens in the health sector.

Highlights of the event include presentation of awards to the winners of essay writing at the occasion.

The NMA, however, announced a composition of leadership committee of young doctors for easy communication and support.