The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) Congratulations to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wild Polio Free Nigeria


Posted on: Thu 02-07-2020

Nigerians came alive on Thursday, the 18th June, 2020, following the breaking of the exciting news of the country being declared Wild Polio Virus Free by the World Health Organisation's Africa Regional Certification Commission for Wild Polio Virus as free of the virus. It's no doubt an exciting time for all Nigerians considering the number of our countrymen who have died as a result of the Wild Polio Virus and indeed many others who have been maimed for life by the virus. 

The spirit of celebration in the country in spite of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, is therefore understandable.

We must single out Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari for praise. In truth, this is the President who took the war on polio beyond lip service.

Mr. President placed high Premium on the polio fight and provided the needed funding as a priority. This is uncommon!

The commitment of the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire and the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunmimbe Mamora deserve a special mention at this time of national achievement. Thank you both for the good job! 

The Executive Director/CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib is the man of the moment. 

It is in Dr Faisal's credit that he actually pulled the rug against the Wild Polio Virus in our country. Not surprisingly, he did a similar thing when he led the country on the fight against Ebola Virus Disease in 2014. 

We commend all the staff of the NPHCDA and especially the EOC personnel for the sleepless nights in the past couple of years.

Kudos to our members. Our men were on field all the time providing the backup to the immunization team. Indeed, we are all winners!

Congratulations, Nigerians!

Signed:

Prof. Ken Ozoilo

President 

Dr. Moses P. Chingle

Secretary General