Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has called on Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to foster conducive medical ecosystem to collaborate practitioners in Nigeria and their counterparts in the Diaspora.
This appeal was made during a high level meeting between NiDCOM’s Management and the NMA Executives at NIDCOM’S Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
Reaffirmng the Commission’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Ministry of Health, NMA, and Healthcare Providers in the Diaspora, Dabiri-Erewa stated in a statement released by the Commission.
The NiDCOM Boss emphasized the Commission’s readiness to work collaboratively to build on existing structures, aiming to transform Nigeria’s healthcare sector through innovative partnerships and skill transfer.
Prof. Bala M. Audu, President of the Nigerian Medical Association, expressed profound appreciation for NiDCOM’s warm reception and lauded the Commission’s strides in engaging Nigerians in the Diaspora.
He acknowledged the critical role played by Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad in advancing global healthcare systems and emphasized the need for a platform to facilitate interaction and collaboration between practitioners at home and abroad.
“With the right funding in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Nigeria can increase its production of medical supplies and enhance the healthcare system,” Prof. Audu stated.
The NMA President also called for NiDCOM’s support in developing practical and implementable policies that will drive the transformation of the Nigerian healthcare system.
He highlighted the advantages of knowledge and skill transfer from the Diaspora, which could significantly impact Nigeria’s health sector.
The meeting concluded with a shared vision to promote a collaborative platform that bridges the gap between Nigerians at home and Diaspora Healthcare Professionals, fostering innovation and improving healthcare delivery across the Country.