Sokoto Moves to Integrate Foreign-Trained Doctors into State Health System

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting foreign-trained medical doctors from the state, promising to facilitate their registration and provide internship opportunities in health facilities across the state.

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State, Dr Faruk Umar Abubakar, made the pledge while receiving a delegation of foreign-trained medical doctors from Sokoto State during a courtesy visit to the Ministry.

The Commissioner congratulated the doctors on behalf of the Sokoto State Government and urged them to demonstrate patriotism, dedication and commitment to the development of the state’s health sector.

He reminded them of the significant investments made by the government and taxpayers in their education, stressing the need for them to reciprocate the gesture by making meaningful contributions to healthcare delivery in Sokoto State.

Dr Faruk further directed that necessary arrangements be made for their internship placements in health facilities across the state to enable them to acquire practical experience and contribute to the healthcare system.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Alhaji Ibrahim Haliru Dingyadi, mni, congratulated the newly qualified doctors and encouraged them to always put Sokoto State first in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.

Similarly, the Executive Director, Health Services Management Board, Dr Bello Abubakar Attahiru, congratulated the doctors and urged them to give their best in the discharge of their responsibilities.

On his part, the Director of Public Health, Dr Abdulganiyu Yusuf, advised the doctors to make maximum use of their internship programme to acquire additional practical knowledge, improve their professional competence and prepare for the challenges of medical practice.

In a vote of thanks on behalf of the visiting doctors, the Director of Medical Services, Dr Abubakar Adamu, appreciated the Honourable Commissioner for the warm reception accorded the delegation and assured him of the doctors’ commitment to their internship engagement.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Dr Abdulnasir Bashiru Sulaiman, expressed appreciation to the Sokoto State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Aliyu, FCNA, and the Honourable Commissioner for their support, which contributed to the successful completion of their medical studies.

He also used the opportunity to invite the Honourable Commissioner to their forthcoming induction ceremony and appealed for sustained government support to enable them to successfully complete the remaining stages of their professional development.

The meeting was attended by Directors of the Ministry of Health, who joined in congratulating the newly qualified doctors and encouraging them to contribute to the advancement of healthcare delivery in Sokoto State.
Signed
Bashiru Garba
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Health
Sokoto State.