Eminent lawyer Are Afe Babalola has advocated the teaching of anatomy in primary and secondary schools.
He said: “This will arouse the interest of the youth at an early age because of its importance.”
The proprietor of Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti spoke at the 13th scientific conference/annual general meeting (AGM) of Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) while delivering the keynote address.
He added that the Anatomy Act CAP A16, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, was overdue for review, given its shortcomings, including uncertainty which allows for conflict, inadequate regulation and the lack of a regulatory body for the anatomical sciences, weak and ineffective punishments for offences under the Act and failure to keep up with modern trends.
He challenged ASN to amend the Anatomy Act, particularly the establishment of a regulatory body to give impetus to the improvement and development of the practice of anatomical sciences in response to his suggestion, the ASN has set up a nine-man committee, headed by Prof A. B. O. Desalu to review the Anatomy Act CAP A16, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, preparatory to its imminent legislation. The society is expected to collaborate with other organisations to promote medical education and ensure quality health care services in Nigeria.
Fellowship of the society was awarded to members of the society who distinguished themselves in the various fields of Anatomy. They are Prof A.B.O Desalu, Prof Okwudili O. Udemezue and Prof Abraham A. Osinubi.
The Society also honoured two eminent Nigerians with the award of Patrons; the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the Royal Patron and Aare Afe Babalola as the Legal Patron.
The society also elected new executive members. They are Prof T.W Jacks [President] Dr. A. O. Ayannuga [Vice president], Dr Abdullahi D. Zagga [Secretary], Miss Khadijat A. Bobbo [Asst. Secretary] and Dr E. A. Osunwoke [Treasurer]
Source: The Nation News
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