NMA Appoints Abubakar Alhassan As Chairman In Kogi

NMA Appoints Abubakar Alhassan As Chairman In Kogi

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has elected Dr. Abubakar Alhassan as its new chairman for Kogi State. Dr. Alhassan succeeds Dr. Olusola Baoku, who was removed from office along with three other executive committee members during the association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lokoja on Saturday……. CONTINUE READING

The newly elected executive committee members for Kogi NMA include Dr. Mohammed Umoru Farouq as Assistant Secretary, Dr. Haruna Omeiza as Treasurer, Dr. Samuel Ahi as Public Relations Officer, Dr. Adewale Abolore as Auditor, Dr. Nathaniel Peter as Director of Welfare, Dr. Adaranijo Kola as Secretary, Dr. Okungbowa Osaretin as Vice Chairman 1, and Dr. Ochala Damusa as Vice Chairman 2.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Alhassan committed to uniting discontented members of the association. He criticized the former chairman, Dr. Olusola Baoku, for allegedly causing unrest within the NMA and vowed to establish a reconciliation committee to address the grievances of the members.

“This executive committee will focus on rebuilding and revitalizing the association over the next two years through dialogue and strategic engagement,” Dr. Alhassan said. He urged those affected by recent disruptions to rejoin the association for its recovery, emphasizing a peaceful approach.

Dr. Alhassan also promised transparency in financial matters, criticizing past secrecy and announcing plans for a forensic audit of the association’s accounts. He expressed skepticism about an audit proposed by the National Officers Committee (NOC), suggesting it might be biased.

Dr. David Aimila, Chairman of the Committee of Past Chairmen (CPC) of NMA in Kogi, noted that the emergency congress was necessary due to ongoing crises. He pointed out that this was the first time since the branch’s inauguration 32 years ago that such drastic measures were required to address issues within the association and transition to a new State Officers Committee.

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