The newly elected leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Zone, led by Chairman Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, today paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi.
The executives were joined by the; Second Vice President, NMA National, Dr. Adetunji Adenekan; Former Chairman, Dr. Temitope Ojo, and Dr. S.K Adebayo; dr Dapo Adegbaju, MDCAN, Chair, 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 Chair, Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), Dr. Makinde Akinlemibola; and dr Saied Ahmad, Chairman of the Medical Guild, were welcomed by Dr. Muyiwa Eniayewun, Permanent Secretary of the Health Services Commission, Abayomi, and Dr. Funmilayo Shokunbi, Director, Medical Administration, Training and Programs; and dr Olayinka Atilola, Chair of the Anti-Quack Summit.
In his remarks, Lagos NMA Chairman Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu that the purpose of the visit is to introduce the new leaders of Lagos NMA and to introduce the Commissioner to the Board’s three-point agenda.
He explained that the agenda of the new board will be divided into three parts:
1. Doctor from Lagos
2. Lagos Health System
3. Lagosians
Olowojebutu assured the Commissioner of the Lagos NMA’s support and commitment to providing quality and efficient health services to the Lagos population.
In response, Prof. Akin Abayomi congratulated the new board and assured the leaders of a warm relationship, which will result in a win-win situation for the government and the association.
He called on leaders to join forces with the government to achieve universal health coverage and keep citizens safe and livelihoods.
“The solidarity we have with each other and with respective healthcare professionals, key stakeholders and guardians of policy and components of the medical profession should work together to promote appropriate healthcare for the residents of Lagos and surrounding areas.”
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Exco three-point agenda and a portrait painting of the Commissioner by Dr. Olowojebutu.
