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The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos, Mr. Babajide
Sanwo-Olu has charged the Nigerian Medical Association and its members to
improve healthcare delivery in Lagos through dedication to duty and professionalism.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu made the charge in Lagos during a visit by Nigerian Medical
Association and affiliated medical professionals groups paid a courtesy call on him at
his Campaign Office in Ikoyi led by the Chairman, Dr. Saliu Oseni.
The APC guber candidate assured the association of his readiness to work with
medical professionals to improve healthcare delivery system in Lagos State. He
added that the NMA and other groups should encourage their members to vote for
him so that their good desires for a functional health sector that is accessible and
affordable will come to reality.
“We have a comprehensive plan to integrate primary, secondary and tertiary
healthcare institutions in Lagos in a way that the 3 layers’ function very well and
meet the expectations of Lagosians. This is why I want to appeal to you to vote for
APC. I have a family relationship with you as my wife is one of your members.
Please support us to win this election and you can be sure I will work to meet your
expectations.”
Sanwo-Olu praised the medical doctors for always demonstrating professionalism
and said his administration will seek to create an environment where medical
professionals will be comfortable enough to live and work in Lagos state.
Dr. Oseni who led the delegation in his presentation talked about the need for
improvement in healthcare infrastructure in government owned facilities and
continuous training of medical personnel adding that the association is desirous of a
direct relationship with the state and pleaded that the ethical side of the profession
should not be politicized.
The NMA National Chairman urged Sanwo-Olu if he became the Governor of the
state to crackdown on quackery in the state and to look closely at the state health
insurance scheme.
In the same vein, Dr. Omowunmi Bakare, President of Medical Women Association
of Nigeria told Mr. Sanwo-Olu that when he becomes Governor of Lagos the issues
of women and children’s health must be taken more seriously.
Other associations that came with the Nigerian Medical Association include Medical
Women Association of Nigeria, the Medical Guild and Association of General Private
Medical Practitioners of Nigeria.
Signed:
Gboyega Akosile
BOS Media Office
