By Olushola Okunlade
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has stressed the need for Nigerian Medical Professionals in the Diaspora to unite, make huge impact, and change the narratives of healthcare tourism in Nigeria.
She stated this on Wednesday as a Guest of Honour at the launch of ‘Women in Health Care Network (WIHCN)’ at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The NIDCOM boss believes that women are better placed to drive the initiative.
She commended the Founder/Chair, Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, and other members for the laudable initiative.
She said though some medical professionals are leaving the country, many are returning to set up hospitals and clinics in the country.
Dabiri-Erewa therefore solicited support for the ‘ Women in Health Care Network’ as the group could be a change agent.
She encouraged the group to collate data on medical professionals who have returned to establish hospitals and clinics and quantify their contributions to the development of Health Care system in the country.
She informed the gathering of the desire of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to renew the’ Diaspora Health Care Professional Initiative which seeks to encourage Doctors and Diaspora Health Care Practitioners to combine resources and make an impact collectively.
Other dignitaries at the event include Dr. Mohammed Pate, Minister of Health; Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, Founder, Women in Health Care Network; Special Adviser on Health to the
President, Dr. Zainab Anas; Mrs. Toyin Saraki; Dr. Jide Idris, Former Lagos State Commissioner of Health; Dr. Kemi Owoeye, Special Adviser on Health to the Lagos State Governor among others.
