New Taraba NMA chair pledges better welfare for doctors

Dr. Bitrus-Atizwen Daniel has been elected the new Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Taraba State, pledging to make members' welfare his top priority. His administration will also focus on strengthening engagement with the government and enhancing healthcare delivery across the state. Daniel promised to lead the association with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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I accept this responsibility with deep humility and a profound sense of duty. I pledge to lead this association with integrity, transparency and accountability, always placing the welfare of our members and the advancement of healthcare in Taraba State at the forefront of our efforts.

Daniel made these commitments shortly after his election during the NMA's Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Jalingo. He succeeds Dr. Adamu Kara, whose tenure has concluded. In his acceptance speech, Daniel described his election as both an honor and a solemn responsibility, thanking members for their trust. He emphasized that the election produced no losers, with the shared commitment to the NMA's growth and unity being the greatest victory.

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This election has produced no losers. We have all emerged stronger because our shared commitment to the growth and unity of the Nigeria Medical Association remains our greatest victory.

The new chairman paid tribute to the outgoing executive committee for establishing a solid foundation. He assured members that his administration would build upon existing achievements while actively addressing the unresolved challenges confronting doctors in Taraba State. Daniel identified increasing workload, a shortage of medical personnel, brain drain, inadequate health infrastructure, security concerns, and rising public expectations as significant issues facing the medical profession.

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The increasing workload on doctors, shortage of medical personnel, brain drain, inadequate health infrastructure and security challenges demand purposeful, courageous and inclusive leadership. We will engage constructively with government and all relevant stakeholders to address these issues.

Addressing these complex challenges, Daniel stated, will require purposeful, courageous, and inclusive leadership. He affirmed that his administration would prioritize members' welfare, encourage continuous professional development, and ensure that doctors' voices are heard on matters affecting healthcare delivery and public health in Taraba State. He also promised an open-door leadership style, urging members to actively participate.

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Our administration will prioritise members’ welfare, encourage continuous professional development and ensure that the voices of doctors are heard on matters affecting healthcare delivery and public health in Taraba State.