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FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by yemmy75(m): 12:54am On Jan 03, 2014 |
President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to appoint a Surgeon-General of the Federation as demanded by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), a competent source in the Presidency, has said. The source, who pleaded anonymity, made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, that Jonathan gave this concession after a meeting he summoned to avert the NMA Jan. 6 planned industrial action. The source said the person to be appointed to occupy the position would be a medical doctor. It will be recalled that one of the demands of the NMA is that the Federal Government should appoint a medical doctor as Surgeon-General of the Federation. The source also said the president had agreed that the call duty allowance of the doctors running into billions of naira be paid. The source said that following the demand of the association, the appointee would be responsible for public health. “The government has taken a decision to appoint a Surgeon-General of the Federation who will be a medical doctor and will be responsible for public health. “That appointment will be announced soon,’’ the source said. The source said Jonathan had directed the Ministry of Health to collaborate with Ministries of Finance, Trade and Investment in consulting with medical practitioners to supporting private investors to build state-of-the-art hospitals in the country. The decisions, the source explained, were aimed at promoting local potential, improving fiscal policy on medical equipment and checking the growth of medical tourism. The source said Jonathan also directed that before any government official would be allowed to travel abroad for medicals, government must first be satisfied that no such medical services exist in country. According to the source, the president has also agreed to reform the National Health Insurance Scheme to make it more productive. The source said the president had also consented to the demand of NMA to make its representation to the Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. The closed door meeting which was the fourth since December 2013 was attended by Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Ministers of Health and Labour, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, and Chukwuemeka Wogu. The meeting held at the presidential Villa was also attended by the Director-General of Budget Office, Dr Bright Okogu; and the Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Chief Richard Egbule. It will be recalled that the government had earlier met another demand by the NMA by re-constituting the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. In an interview with State House correspondents after the meeting Uduaghan had said that the president conceded some demands by NMA to avert the strike. Uduaghan, who did not reveal the concessions, said that the nation could not afford another strike in the medical sector. The governor, who is a medical doctor, said the government team would later meet with the NMA on the new development. (NAN) Source: www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/fg-agrees-appoint-surgeon-general-federation/ Wow... Frontpage!!! Sign of better tinz to come dis year #dancingAwiloLogomba#. My shout out goes to Nonso, Tosco, Abraham, Tosin & Sheriff. Thanks to d mods also. 3 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by adeoladrg(m): 1:28am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Awaiting JOHESU's response. They still didn't talk about the skipping. We dey watch. 3 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by hybridtm(m): 2:47am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Guy give d source |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Kelyto: 10:30am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Johesu shall respond.... Jonathan wants it in pieces... We shall give it to him..... Rubbish... |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Quatermaine: 11:01am On Jan 03, 2014 |
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Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by mrcali1: 11:03am On Jan 03, 2014 |
if you want anything from jonathan this is best time to ask! Agrees to appoint SG No sale of refineries etc Nlc should please ask for increase in salary and reduction in pump price.... they will get it 2015 things 5 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Chimex388: 11:04am On Jan 03, 2014 |
We also need Area boy-General of the federation with state Parastatals accordin to Association of Nigeria Area boys comprising of agbero,militants,bokos, Aba women(dier head dey touch) 7 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Nobody: 11:08am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Hmm. . Not a bad idea. 2 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by ummallah: 11:08am On Jan 03, 2014 |
GEJ should beter start making amends with every body this year, because ""HEZ GOING DOWN"". Na prophet talk aam oooooo |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by reindeer: 11:08am On Jan 03, 2014 |
I may not be a Jonathan fan but this is definitely a step in the right direction. 4 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by 1UNEC: 11:10am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Strikes everywhere. I am happy the FG is becoming more proactive and responsive. |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Mayany(m): 11:11am On Jan 03, 2014 |
I LOVE OGA JONAH BECAUSE HE WANTS TO SATISFY EVERY ONE BUT UNFORTUNATELY HUMANS CANNOT BE SATISFIED. WHAT MORE CAN WE EXPECT FROM A PRESIDENT 5 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by donphilopus: 11:14am On Jan 03, 2014 |
MODs, can you pls change the topic from "SGF", as we all know, that SGF is mostly used for the "Secretary to the Government of the Federation". 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by MrTolulope(m): 11:14am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Okay ...oga Jona ....i see u |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Nobody: 11:15am On Jan 03, 2014 |
sweet development..docs bck to dia rightful place..........most countries have SG..so y nt naija 2 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Nobody: 11:18am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Sirgen05(m): 11:25am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Funny indeed. |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Nobody: 11:27am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Dats a nice development, kudos 2 mr.president. Tnk God say ASUU own don end. School tinz loading.......... |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Sirgen05(m): 11:30am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Funny indeed. Will d SGF replace d minister of health? 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by pembisco(m): 11:31am On Jan 03, 2014 |
...nd some f00lish bigots/APC wil say GEJ does nt give a damn abt us/Nigerians 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by chelseabmw(m): 11:37am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by tomber(m): 11:41am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Have never seen a gov this prone to blackmail. The health sector might be heading for more trouble with this. Who will tell Jona to play his politics right. Let see how things will go sha. |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by chi4ik(m): 11:44am On Jan 03, 2014 |
Nice one GEJ, 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by U09ce: 11:53am On Jan 03, 2014 |
So what role will the minister of health play in this situation? |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by ITbomb(m): 11:55am On Jan 03, 2014 |
It is a good development but let not other sectors who have been bullied into submission come out now to join the bandwagon of demands to the responsive and listening president. All those who had denied Nigerians basic health care, education , road constructions all these years are now gathered in APC. Fresh Air is really blowing in PDP 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by reindeer: 11:57am On Jan 03, 2014 |
For those asking about the role of the minister of health, do a little research about how the system works in advanced economies. Use google search. 2 Likes |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Project400: 12:14pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
President Goodluck Jonathan agrees to anything |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by dridowu: 12:17pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
Good move |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Dukerobert: 12:18pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
Baba Adeboye prophecy is about to be actualized concerning Breakthrough in Medicine. |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by superior1: 12:23pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
[size=15pt]Where is Doyin Okupe our new SGF, [/size] 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by edaolaropin: 12:37pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
superior1: [size=15pt]Where is Doyin Okupe our new SGF, [/size]Who? Abeg make u no provoke indefinate strike o. 1 Like |
Re: FG Agrees To Appoint Surgeon-general Of The Federation by Sohot1(m): 12:37pm On Jan 03, 2014 |
For all those ignorantly making comments above, this is the way it is obtainable in other countries (do a little research)... The surgeon general is usually accorded a place even above other ministers.... This is one of d few countries in the world where medical doctors are not rewarded for their hardwork and endless sacrifices Indeed, this is a welcome development, kudos to Jonathan! 13 Likes |
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