The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and its members to improve healthcare delivery in Lagos through dedication to duty and professionalism.
Sanwo-Olu made the charge in Lagos when NMA officials 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 gubernatorial 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 three 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.
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 Sanwo-Olu that when he becomes governor, 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.
