DOCTORS IN EDO STATE HONOURS APOSTLE SULEMAN
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Chapter, hosted her maiden remarkable award ceremony to honour about thirty five (35) exceptional medical professionals, amongst whom were a few respectable noble non medical members of the society into their prestigious Wall of Fame.
This Event was put together by the Chairmen of the local organising committee Drs. Ehondor Ogie Tada and Adewole Afolabi.
The event took place at the doctors house on the 20th of December and was graced by the presence of distinguished politicians, medical elders, and various esteemed guests.
The award ceremony witnessed an enthralling performance by a live dance band, electrifying the atmosphere with their enchanting melodies. In a display of extraordinary talent,
Dr Adewole Afolabi – HOD, Family Medicine, UBTH (Keyboardist) & Dr Omoruyi Aibieyi – SR/Chief Resident, Dept. Of Chemical Pathology, UBTH (Drummer) demonstrated their prowess by skillfully playing the keyboard and drums, captivating the audience and adding a unique touch to the event.
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling and Commissioning of the Edo NMA Wall of Fame, by His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comr. Phillip Shaibu, ably represented by his lovely Wife, Mrs Mariam Shaibu.
The Edo NMA wall is meticulously crafted with professional paintings and enchanting glowing lights. This elegant display will forever honor the accomplished medical professionals and noble supporters of doctors in Edo State, their pictures hung in the corridor of Edo NMA, providing a source of inspiration for all who will ever tread the ground of Edo NMA and the doctors house.
Amongst those honoured was Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman, a renowned philanthropist, televangelist and the senior pastor of Omega fire ministries.
The chairman of the Nigerian medical association said Apostle Johnson Suleman (who was unavoidably absent because of his very busy schedule) is being applauded and honoured in a remarkable way today by Edo State doctors for his various sacrificial aids to humanity. In an interview she said Several Hundreds of widows and orphans are in his monthly payroll and scholarships.
Speaking the chairman who is a consultant family physician with the Edo State Hospital management agency said Apostle Johnson has paid several millions of naira for patients who cannot afford to pay their medical bills within and without Edo state. Much was also said about the free feeding of thousands of indigent Nigerians weekly in the Edo North senatorial district by Apostle Johnson Suleman,which is another act that speaks volumes of the kind heartedness of this great man.
Some Executives of the association revealed that very soon the Nigerian Medical association will be on the list of beneficiaries of the Apostles benevolence as he has pledged to them in a private meeting with some leaders of the association.
The Nigerian Medical Association, Edo State Chapter, expresses profound gratitude to Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman for his commendable contribution to humanity.
The Nigerian Medical Association, Edo State Chapter, is a prominent professional body representing medical practitioners in Edo State. Dedicated to improving healthcare delivery, promoting professional excellence, and advocating for the welfare of its members, NMA Edo State Chapter plays a vital role in advancing the medical profession in the region.
