Taiwo Oyewumi has been re-elected president of the Nigeria society of physiotherapy  at the 54th AGM in Asaba, Delta State.. In a letter of appreciation he expressed his heartfel gratitude to all NSP Electorate for the confidence reposed in him . He also congratulated his co-contestant on the joint victory at the elections. According to him the profession of physiotherapy won the election.

Hear him "My thanks go to my wife who stood by me with her prayers and physical presence at Asaba. The support of my children and other family members cannot be underestimated. I am overwhelmed with joy with the sagacity and issue based campaign exhibited by the Legacy Mandate support group. 

 

Now that the elections of officers of the NSP is over, it is time to collectively pursue the goals and aspirations of the NSP. As the flag bearer of the profession of Physiotherapy in Nigeria I solemnly pledge to embrace all irrespective of affiliation or ideology. Furthermore, I welcome ideas, suggestions and constructive criticism that will move the profession forward from esteemed members of the NSP. 

 

The “Gutter politics” engaged before the last election is medieval and not healthy for our professional growth. In order to eliminate reoccurrence I will propose an amendment in the 2013 NSP constitution for a single tenure for all NSP elective offices. A united front is the master key to open the door to the Promised Land.

 

On a final note, I am intensely grateful for the outpouring of congratulatory messages and kind words from all well meaning Nigerian Physiotherapists both at home and in the Diaspora. Please endeavour to pay your NSP subscription due and participate actively in NSP programmes. It is our collective responsibility to move our profession to the next level. 

 

Other new executive council members for 2014/2016 include 

Imo Uzunma P. (Vice President) (Enugu)

Olaniyi Oladire (General Secretary) (Imo)

Jimoh Wasiu (Financial Secretary) (Osun)

Olumide Dada (Public Relations Officer [PRO] (Oyo)

Hassan Mohammed Sabiu ( Tresurer) (Yobe)

Odusanya Felix (Assistant General Secretary) (Oyo)

Ativie Rita (Assistant PRO I) (Enugu)

Adamu Usman Gamawa (Assistant PRO II) (Bauchi)

Jibril Sagir (Auditor I) (Kano)

Onuchukwu Chioma. L (Auditor II) (Enugu)