Sodiq Ojuroungbe As President Bola Tinubu marks one year in office, the Nigeria Medical Association and Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors have lauded his bold decision-making processes as it affect the healthcare sector. They offered a mixed evaluation of Tinubu’s first year in office, noting that the commendations come amidst heightened anticipation for tangible improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare system. The physicians noted that the first year of Tinubu’s administration was marked by difficult but necessary decisions, with some early signs of progress made amidst significant challenges.
Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the president of NARD, Dr Dele Abdullahi, emphasized the importance of examining the administration’s efforts within the context of pre-existing conditions in the health sector. He acknowledged the significant challenges inherited by the administration, including a severe manpower shortage, dilapidated facilities, and a toxic work environment. Despite these obstacles, the NARD president said there are signs of progress, citing improvements in recruitment processes and initiatives to address infrastructure deficits.
He explained, “Examining President Tinubu’s one year in office through the lens of the health sector might be challenging, as it requires considering the pre-existing conditions and what has been achieved so far. “To critically appraise any achievement, you have to look at the state of the implementation of the ideo.
