The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Mamora, has said that the mass exodus of medical personnel particularly, medical doctors to foreign countries must stop.
Adeleke stated this when a delegation of the Nigeria Medical Association, MNA, led by her President Dr. Uche Ojinmah paid a courtesy visit to him in his office today, in Abuja
According to him, government will do everything necessary to stem the tide of mass exodus of Medical Personnel especially doctors in the country.
Adeleke added that government will look into conditions of service of health workers in respect to their working tools and remuneration so as to encourage health workers particularly doctors in their profession.
He promised to defend the interest of doctors and health workers because of their importance to humanity.
He urged the association to maintain high level of integrity and conduct, in line with her oath of profession.
The minister stated that Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation will always collaborate with NMA, in scientific matters and appreciated them for her visit.
Earlier in his opening remark, the NMA President, Dr. Ojinmah, said that they came to felicitate with the minister on his new appointment as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.