HEALTH CARE TOP VOICE

By Abdulqayyum Adekunle July 31, 2025,  Abeokuta, Nigeria The recent statement by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State chapter, has left many nurses , myself included , disheartened, disgusted, and once again reminded of the deeply rooted conspiracy that continues to undermine the nursing profession in Nigeria. Out of all the times to release a blistering and lopsided statement , Dr. Ogunjimi and his team at NMA Ogun chose this very moment  ,a time when nurses are courageously advocating for their welfare, better working conditions, and professional recognition. Rather than support a unified health system, they chose to launch a smear campaign , painting nurses as villains and chaos agents within the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro. This isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a disturbing pattern. A History of Conspiracy and Denial Let’s revisit a not-so-distant event at State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta , where a medical doctor  Dr. Adekunle   slappe...

In a landmark academic moment for the nursing profession in Nigeria, a powerful team of nurse leaders  many rooted in the Ogun State College of Nursing  were hooded today  24th of July 2025, with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Nursing at the prestigious Babcock University . This is not just an academic feat; it is a bold statement  a strategic signal to healthcare leadership in Nigeria and beyond : the time has come to shift focus and investment towards nursing.  Leading the Way: Ogun’s Ag.Director of Nursing Services At the forefront of this celebration is Dr. Aminu S.A. , the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in Ogun State , a key policymaker and nursing advocate. As a member of the Governing Board of the Ogun State College of Nursing and an alumnus of the college, her academic and administrative journey reinforces a vital truth: nursing leadership must be grounded in scholarship to effectively reform health systems. Her hooding today serves as...