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Nigerian Medical Association urges senator-elect Faduyile to provide quality representation

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigerian Medical Association congratulated Francis Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South senatorial bye-election.
  • The association urged Faduyile, a former NMA National President, to provide quality representation and exhibit dedication in the Senate.
  • NMA Ondo State expressed readiness to collaborate with the senator-elect on advancing healthcare policies and the state's development.

The Ondo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has congratulated Senator-elect Francis Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South senatorial bye-election. Faduyile, a candidate for the All Progressive Congress and former National President of the NMA, secured the win in Saturday's election.

Your emergence as the winner of the by-election is a testament to your exemplary leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public service, qualities you demonstrated so brilliantly as a distinguished medical practitioner, academic, and former National President of the NMA. We are proud that one of our own has been entrusted with this high responsibility of representing the good people of Ondo South in the Red Chamber.

— NMA Ondo State Chairman and SecretaryThe association congratulated Senator-elect Francis Faduyile, highlighting his qualifications and the significance of his election.

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, Faduyile garnered 68,474 votes, significantly outperforming other candidates. The NMA Ondo State leadership, in a joint statement, urged the senator-elect to bring his dedication, professionalism, and passion for excellence to the Senate. They highlighted his exemplary leadership qualities demonstrated during his tenure as a medical practitioner, academic, and NMA National President.

The association views Faduyile's election as a triumph not only for him personally but also for the medical profession and the pursuit of quality representation in Ondo State. They expressed pride in seeing one of their own entrusted with the significant responsibility of representing the Ondo South Senatorial District in the upper legislative chamber.

We have no doubt that you will bring the same dedication, professionalism, and passion for excellence that defined your tenure in the NMA to the Senate. Your victory is not just personal but a victory for the medical profession and for quality representation in Ondo State.

— NMA Ondo State Chairman and SecretaryThe association expressed confidence in Faduyile's ability to serve effectively in the Senate.

NMA Ondo State affirmed its continued support and prayers for the senator-elect as he prepares to assume his new mandate. The association also conveyed its readiness to collaborate with Faduyile in advancing healthcare policies and contributing to the overall development of Ondo State and Nigeria.

As you prepare to assume this new mandate, be assured of the continued support and prayers of the NMA Ondo State family.

— NMA Ondo State Chairman and SecretaryThe association pledged their ongoing support to the newly elected senator.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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