Give back to your motherland, NiDCOM boss urges Nigerian nurses in Uk
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has encouraged Nigerian nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom to contribute to their homeland.
As per a statement shared on the commission’s official handle, she made this call during her participation as a special guest at an event organized by the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association, United Kingdom.
The statement read, “At the event, themed ‘Leading the Future Influencing Global Health,’ she called for a structured MOU on migration of health workers between the governments of Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
“Speaking at the event, the NiDCOM Chairman commended the nurses and midwives for their charitable deeds and urged them to continue to give back to their motherland.
“She expressed optimism that Nigerian healthcare practitioners in the diaspora, working with their counterparts in Nigeria can make Nigeria a tourist destination rather than the other way round.
“She added that the Tinubu administration is committed to improving healthcare facilities and practice in Nigeria and called for more collaboration by establishing partnerships for knowledge exchange, telemedicine initiatives, and skills transfer programs.”
Additionally, the statement mentioned that the association’s president, Wendy Olayiwola, expressed their commitment to leveraging their skills by partnering with medical establishments in Nigeria.
Olayiwola highlighted the importance of establishing additional avenues for networking and communication to promote a collaborative atmosphere conducive to sharing valuable insights and best practices.
