Buhari Hails Nigeria’s First President of International Medical Association
Omololu Ogunmade
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja received and celebrated Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, the first Nigerian to emerge as the President of the Medical Women’s International Association in the history of the organisation’s 100 years of existence.
The president, while hosting Nwadinobi in the State House in Abuja, hailed the achievements of Nigerian women in different fields of endeavour and encouraged them to remain steadfast in their chosen vocations while serving as role models to the younger generation.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Buhari congratulated Nigerian women on their efforts to break new grounds in the medical field, saying he was delighted to receive Nwadinobi, the first Nigerian to be elected as the president of the association in its 100 years of existence.
Buhari said: ‘‘I am also proud to see and hear about the great achievements of Dr Nwadinobi. The story of her career and what she has been able to accomplish thus far is commendable and must be celebrated.
‘‘I take this opportunity to congratulate you, Dr Nwadinobi and all your colleagues on your successes as I pray for many more years of accomplishments.’’
Adesina said Buhari also recalled the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020, saying the whole world reflected on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe.
He advised Nwadinobi to be role models to women of the younger generation, noting that with the right encouragement and support, Nigerian women can compete with other women in any part of the world.
‘‘I will, therefore, ask Dr Nwadinobi and all members of the Medical Women’s International Association to continue to be role models for our younger sisters and daughters.
‘‘With the right encouragement, supportandguidance,ourwomenfolk can equal the achievements of other women elsewhere,’’ he said.
According to the statement, Nwadinobi thanked the president for receiving her along with members of her team, saying following her election, the association has not only honoured Nigeria, “but also aligned with Your Excellency’s administration in stepping up to the Next Level.”