FG hails Nigerian doctor in U.S. for successful operation on unborn baby

ON NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Abuja—The Federal Government has commended a US-based Nigerian surgeon, Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, who successfully removed tumour from a baby in her mother’s womb.

In a statement in Abuja, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, said that the Nigerian Government and people were proud of Olutoye.

The statement was signed by Dabiri-Erewa’s Media Assistant, Mr Abdurrahman Balogun, on Tuesday.

Dabiri-Erewa noted that Olutoye and his partner, Dr Darrell Cass of the Texas Children’s Hospital, carried out the operation on a 23-week-old foetus in the U.S.

“The baby, Lynlee Hope, who suffered from a tumour known as Sacrococcygeal Teratoma, was removed from her mother’s womb, operated on, and returned to the womb.

“The baby got healed and continued to grow until she was finally delivered at 36 weeks.”

She stated that President Buhari received the news of Dr Olutoye’s feat with excitement and fulfilment and was looking forward to meeting him.

The special assistant commended Nigerians in the Diaspora for their roles in projecting Nigeria’s good image.

According to her, Nigerians in the Diaspora are a huge potential, playing great roles in all sectors.

“Nigerians are a great people, making greater positive impacts in all fields of human endeavour in the Diaspora. Dr Olutoye’s feat is one of such testimonies,” she said.


Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/11/fg-hails-nigerian-doctor-u-s-successful-operation-unborn-baby/

That's how we roll! Hope there is no battle with the Americans on his origin sha...before you hear, A Nigerian born, American Dr. Fletcher _Washington Olutoye...

Please get me the books from the archives of NCAN, there's need to protect our own!

Kudos

FG should also create a work friendly environment in Nigeria, where workers will be free to showcase their expertise.

Sorry madam Fg rep, but its not diaspora for those in "diaspora", they are proud citizens of the US and countries that are not electing and supporting coupist that waka to England for ear infection.

Has the young man accepted the name "Nigerian in Diaspora abi the clueless FG wants to take glory for another person work as usual

Yoruba boy that Don become Chicago man since

NCAN South West Zone was here and left with smiles.

Mrdecent:
Yoruba boy that Don become Chicago man since

He's got another country. lol

There is always something Good about everybody. You can do better!

If care is not taken, and luck be on his side. Behold yhur future Minister for Health, cos his CV is already boosted.

Kudos man

bigeagleeye:
Hope there is no battle with the Americans on his origin sha...before you hear, A Nigerian born, American Dr. Fletcher _Washington Olutoye...

...there's need to protect our own!

Funny you !