Port Harcourt’s PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) has called on the Federal Government to invest more in Nigeria’s health sector and expand training for medical personnel. The appeal came from the university’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Dr Peter Odili, during the third induction and oath-taking ceremony for 65 newly graduated medical doctors at the Elelenwo
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has praised the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). BEDC’s Managing Director, Jonathan Lawani, commended President Bola Tinubu for the decision, calling it a historic milestone. He said Ize-Iyamu’s achievement reflects resilience, visionary leadership,
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu as Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, effective 18 August. Prof Ize-Iyamu, currently Dean of the University of Benin’s School of Dentistry, has worked at UBTH for 27 years, rising from junior registrar to honorary consultant and head of department. She has
Nigerian nurses have given the Federal Government a 15-day deadline to meet their demands or face a nationwide strike. The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) rejected a recent circular on allowances, calling it unfair and insulting. At an emergency online meeting on July 10, the union said the new allowance arrangement failed
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has raised concern over the growing exodus of Nigerian-trained nurses, revealing that out of more than 1,000 nurses trained by the university, fewer than 15 are currently working in the country. Babalola disclosed during the 10th induction ceremony for 113 nursing graduates, held by the
