Borno: Zulum celebrates election of Audu as NMA president

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum celebrated the election of Professor Bala Muhammad Audu as the National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, during the association's conference in Calabar on Saturday.

The Governor's Senior New Media aide, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi in a statement on Sunday said Zulum tasked the new NMA President on dedication and commitment to transform the medical profession.

Zulum also expressed confidence that the new national president will deliver leadership towards improving medical access. 

He said: "As you prepare to take on the immense responsibilities that come with the highest office in the Nigerian Medical Association, I urge you to remember the core values that have guided your journey thus far: honesty, humility and a steadfast dedication to your duties. 

“The challenges ahead are great, but with your wisdom and vision, I am confident that you will steer the affairs of the medical association towards attaining enhanced medical education and improving access to healthcare.

“I implore you to prioritise technology and innovation to modernise healthcare delivery and promote evidence-based healthcare service delivery across the country."

According to Bundi, the new national president of the NMA, Professor Bala Audu, an indigene of Borno State "is a highly accomplished Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with extensive experience and a strong academic background. His career spans several prestigious institutions in Nigeria, where he has held various leadership positions.

"Dr. Bala has been a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, since 2009. He also held the position of Professor and Provost at the College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, from 2017 to 2022."