President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals living and practicing abroad to return home and actively support the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare delivery system.
The President made this call during a meeting at the State House in Abuja with a delegation from the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations. The group was led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
A Call to Serve the Homeland
Expressing profound appreciation for the delegation’s willingness to give back to their home country, President Tinubu highlighted that their expertise is vital for the success of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized that the foundation being established today will secure a healthier future for generations of Nigerians to come.
“There is nowhere like home. Your coming to help is immeasurable,” President Tinubu stated, praising the patriotism of the medical practitioners.
Tackling Poverty and Enhancing Infrastructure
The President reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where professionals can thrive. He identified poverty and inadequate infrastructure as critical barriers to national advancement that must be aggressively dismantled.
During his address, the President committed to the following pillars of national development:
- Fighting Poverty: Implementing robust economic reforms to uplift vulnerable populations and improve lives.
- Improving Social Infrastructure: Elevating the quality of public education and healthcare services across the nation.
- Fostering Unity: Leveraging Nigeria’s rich ethnic, religious, and professional diversity to spur sustainable progress.
A Resilient Democracy
Acknowledging that Nigeria’s democratic journey is still evolving, President Tinubu expressed unwavering optimism about the nation’s trajectory. He noted that through collective effort and institutional strengthening, Nigeria will achieve long-term stability and economic prosperity.