Isah Ojo As part of efforts to tackle the japa syndrome in the health sector, the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the release of N200m to support no less than 150 medical doctors to attend a residency programme abroad. Zulum himself, a fellow of the postgraduate medical school, announced the approval on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he received the National Executive Officers of the Nigerian Medical Association. In the break down of the programme, Zulum said that while about 50 medical doctors working with the Borno State Government will receive N2m each, over 100 doctors who are Borno indigenes working with different federal institutions will receive N1m each.
The governor expressed gratitude to the visiting delegation and assured them that healthcare service delivery is one of his administration’s priorities. Zulum also commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfareof Ali Pate, and the Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, for their support in improving health delivery in Borno State. Meanwhile, the NMA has appointed Borno State Zulum to champion the universal applicability of quality healthcare delivery and the welfare of the health workforce.
The president of NMA, Professor Bala Audu, announced the appointment on Wednesday at the council chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit to the governor. He said, “Your Excellency, we have a very important request f.