By Stellamaries Amuwa
A United Kingdom-based Diaspora group, known as Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK), has called for a structured
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on migration of health workers between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
This was one of the highlights of its 25th anniversary gala night.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) was the special guest of honour.
The Association, which is the largest gathering of Nurses and Midwives in the UK, had as its theme: ‘Leading the Future Influencing Global Health’.
Speaking at the event, Dabiri-Erewa commended the Nurses and Midwives for their charitable deeds and urged them to continue to give back to their motherland.
According to a statement by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, she expressed optimism that Nigerian healthcare practitioners in the Diaspora, working with their counterparts in Nigeria, can make Nigeria a medical tourist destination, rather than the other way round.
She added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 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.
Earlier, the President of the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK), Wendy Olayiwola, said they will continue to contribute
their expertise through their collaborations with medical institutions back in Nigeria, stressing the need to create more platforms for networking and communication to foster a collaborative environment for
sharing insights and best Practices.
The Mayor of Southwark, Mayor Micheal Situ, commended Nigerians in the UK and pledged to continue to serve the community effectively and
efficiently.
