The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Enugu State Council has elected new executive to champion the affairs of the association in the state with Dr. Chibuzo Eminem Ndiokwelu emerging as the state chairman.
The new executive, which emerged during the association’s annual general meeting, held virtually, also saw Dr. Ijeoma Charles-Ugwuagbo, emerging as Deputy Chairman; Dr. Agbo Chukwuemeka, General Secretary; Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi Nnadi, Assistant Secretary; Dr. Ezugwu Ijeoma Lilian, Treasurer; Dr. Etiki Eugene, Financial Secretary; Dr. Onah Onyebuchi, Social Secretary and Dr. Ebuka Ugwoke, Publicity Secretary.
Addressing a press conference in Enugu with his executive, the new chairman, Dr. Ndiokwelu said that his administration is committed to bridging divides and promoting solidarity within the medical community in the state.
Acknowledging the challenges faced by medical professionals in Enugu State, Dr. Ndiokwelu pledged to address key issues such as security threats, poor working conditions, and the prevalence of quackery.
“We will work tirelessly with government and healthcare institutions to ensure a safe, dignified, and prosperous practice environment”, he said
Ndiokwelu noted that his agenda is designed to ease hostilities and restore friendly understanding among NMA members in Enugu State.
He said: “We shall embrace everyone and embark on this journey together with a no victor or vanquished mindset. My doors are open as the team leader to all progressive-minded members. Our vision is a united, inclusive, and impactful NMA Enugu State”.
Ndiokwelu however declared that any individuals claiming to be the NMA Enugu State Exco apart from his team are imposters who will face sanctions from NMA.
“There’s one NMA led by President Bala Audu. We are just a branch subservient to the dictates of the parent body. Any person parading himself/herself as an Exco of NMA Enugu State apart from the exco led by me is an imposters and will face actions/sanctions from NMA.”
“We came with a healing balm of Gilead, we are prepared for reconciliation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of our mindsets towards peace, unity, progress, and prosperity.
“We implore members to embrace this new chapter for progress, united as Hippocratic brothers and sisters. Our doors remain open to all progressive-minded members as we move forward into a peaceful and progressive era,” he said.
