2019 elections: NMA president challenges members
News & Trends •
by ummul idris2 prof. mike ogirima the president nigerian medical association nma on wednesday called on the members of the association to join active politics ahead of 2019 general elections1 ogirima made the call in an interview with the news agency of nigeria nan in abuja1 he said the need for them to engage in active politics became necessary to enable them make enhanced contribution to the health sector1 we have found out that we have few medical workers in politics and bills concerning the health welfare are not receiving adequate attention he said1 the president who noted that not many health workers were involved in active politics said the development was disturbing and raised serious concern for the association and the health sector1 if you dont blow your trumpet nobody will do it for you and if you dont look for your welfare nobody will do it for you1 that is why we are encouraging our members to participate in partisan politics1 the president said that there was need for advice and guidance before certain bills regarding the health sectors are being passed1 ogirima said though not all members might be interested to be active politics but a sizable part of nma members should get involve in partisan politics.nan1