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vanbonattel:
Is radiography a medical course? Can they open a center and practice?

Yes! There are medical radiographers but I don't think they can practice on their own but under radiologists in imaging centers.

The minister said the government was considering special funding to fast-track specialist training and reduce brain drain.

Imagine! A govt that does not even trust or have faith in its own healthcare system with the president, past presidents, Senate president, FCT minister, governors, NASS members and other official going to access healthcare in cosy foreign hospitals?

This is a remarkable feat - that medical doctors are even doing specialist training in Nigeria today. The government should better compensate them well with better renumerations, allowances, promotions and more specialist trainings. Otherwise nah JAPA mode those guys dey be that. Congratulations guys.

The President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, NPMCN, Dr. Peter N. Ebeigbe, on Wednesday said the College remains resilient in its mandate to train specialists despite the impact of brain drain on fellowship numbers.

Speaking at a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the College’s 43rd convocation ceremony, he announced that 480 new doctors will receive fellowships and other postgraduate awards this year.

Ebeigbe explained that this year’s awardees include 405 Fellows, 34 Doctor of Medicine recipients, 37 Diplomates in Family Medicine, four Distinguished Fellows, and four postgraduate diploma recipients in Anaesthesia and Public Health.

“Our graduands this year are a testament to the resilience and brilliance of Nigerian doctors, even in the face of adversity. Together, we can build a health system Nigerians can be proud of,” he said.

The College President noted that while the College has sustained its output of specialists, the trend of migration, popularly known as japa, has had a noticeable effect on postgraduate medical training.

“From the data available, while it is difficult to conclude that the steady drop caused by the ‘Japa syndrome’ has stopped, it appears that some stability in numbers may be setting in,” he said.

Records from the College show that fellowship awards peaked at
-1). 450 and 459 in 2019 and 2020,
-2). Before dropping sharply to 310 in 2021.
-3). In recent years, the numbers rose again to 407 in 2023
-4). But dipped to 338 in 2024.

Despite the challenges, Ebeigbe highlighted several milestones, including the expansion of postgraduate training programmes.“The Faculty of Emergency Medicine, our sixteenth faculty, has reached the stage where its first cohort of trainees will sit for their Part 1 Fellowship Examinations in October 2025,” he said.

Other innovations include the introduction of -1). Interventional radiology,
-2). Interventional cardiology,
-3). Nuclear medicine,
-4). Pain medicine, and
-5). Critical care medicine across various faculties.

The College has also accredited over 200 training centres nationwide, expanding access to specialist training in underserved regions.
Ebeigbe also pointed to the College’s digital transformation.

“Much of our administrative, monitoring, evaluation, and assessment processes are now done in real time online. We conduct part of our examinations through secure computer-based testing across multiple centres nationwide,” he explained.

On international collaborations, he disclosed that the College is deepening partnerships with sister institutions in the UK, USA, and Africa. These include advanced discussions with five Royal Colleges and collaborations with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, as well as the East, Central, and South African College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Despite economic challenges, the College President reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to innovation and relevance. “We continually review our curricula to align with evolving healthcare needs and global trends, including telemedicine, genomics, and artificial intelligence in clinical care,” he said.

Ebeigbe called on government, the private sector, and international partners to sustain support for postgraduate medical training in Nigeria. “This convocation is not just about certificates and titles, but about the promise of improved healthcare for our people,” he stated.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/despite-brain-drain-challenge-npmcn-graduates-480-mew-specialists/

"Nigeria’s Healthcare Future Depends on Specialists – Health Minister."

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, on Thursday, said the future of Nigeria’s healthcare system depends on specialists in the sector.

Pate made the remark at the 43rd Convocation Ceremony of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), Lagos, where 480 distinguished fellows were celebrated. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pate was represented by Dr Jimoh Salaudeen.

The convocation, with the theme ‘A Pandemic, Examination and a Degree’, highlighted the importance of postgraduate medical education in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.

Pate described the event as both a celebration of academic excellence and a reaffirmation of NPMCN’s crucial role in national healthcare delivery. He said the graduates formed the backbone of specialist healthcare services across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.

“The Ministry, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, will strengthen collaboration with NPMCN to ensure a resilient, responsive and people-centred health system,” he said. He urged graduates to let their expertise and compassion serve humanity within and beyond Nigeria’s shores.

The minister said the occasion represented years of sacrifice, diligence, and perseverance, adding that resilience and focus had brought the fellows to this defining moment. He praised NPMCN for over four decades of consistency in pursuing excellence, calling it the flagship of postgraduate medical education in Nigeria.

“The college has set standards, accredited training institutions, and produced generations of medical specialists who continue shaping healthcare delivery nationwide,” he said.

Pate commended the foresight of NPMCN’s founders and leaders, noting their dedication had elevated the college to global recognition.

He outlined the four-point agenda of the President’s Renewed Hope plan, stressing the need to strengthen human resources in healthcare alongside infrastructure, service delivery, research and funding. “Without a strong and well-trained workforce, no health system can thrive. That makes NPMCN indispensable,” he said.

The minister pledged continuous engagement with the college, while acknowledging its challenges. He said the government was considering special funding to fast-track specialist training and reduce brain drain.

Other measures include access to technology funds, support for endowment fundraising, simulation equipment, capacity building, expanded residency training, and nationwide spread of college activities. He reassured the college that a prioritised, phased approach would be adopted to ensure real progress.

The minister also congratulated distinguished fellows, including Dr. Sebastian Nduleogosu, Dr. Dili Ndogo, Dr. Chukwuemeka Anolue, Dr. Fatou Abiola, and Ruth Mudadi.“Your achievements testify to your resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to service,” he said.

Earlier, College President Dr Peter Ebeigbe confirmed that 480 individuals were receiving awards in various categories. He said 405 would receive specialty and subspecialty fellowships across 15 faculties, while 34 were to be awarded the Doctor of Medicine. Two each would earn Postgraduate Diplomas in Anaesthesia and Public Health, while 37 would obtain Diplomas in Family Medicine.

He noted that the college had conferred Distinguished Fellowships on 63 fellows, Fellowships on 9,151, and Honorary Fellowships on 35 individuals.

Ebeigbe stated that fellowship awards peaked in 2019 and 2020, with 450 and 459 graduates, respectively, before declining to 310 in 2021. He added that outputs stood at 407 in 2023 and 338 in 2024, reflecting steady fluctuations in recent years. The college, he said, remained grateful for strong ties with sister postgraduate medical colleges in Africa and beyond.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/nigerias-healthcare-future-depends-on-specialists-health-minister/

helinues:
No be only quickly but in hurry. Nnamdi Kanu still has some questions to answer

And how many of the bandits and terrorists displaying sophisticated cache of arms and ammunition killing Nigerians have been tracked, arrested, prosecuted and jailed like Nnamdi Kanu(from Kenya)? What happened to the terrorists the UAE identified and informed the Buhari govt in 2018?

Them no find their way into Nigeria via the porous leeway borders or invited into the nation to win the 2015 election as said by the former APC chairman - Yakubu Baraje? The same killers being recycled as repentant, deradicalised and rehabilitated terrorists? Abeg swerve!

I totally agree with him. To demand for a fair, just and truth country with workable government is not a crime. However, Nigeria is a state that tolerate the atrocious and treasonable activities of terrorists but deemed seperatists as otherwise.

This can continue. Imagine Buhari govt saying bandits are not terrorists because they are not mounting flags or occupying territories.

Fast forwarded today, they are not only holding grounds on a sovereign nation, but taxing citizens, going on social media to promote their criminality while abducting and killing the citizens. What a country.

What an abominable world. What would make an adult man that has seen the sun many years before his poor niece to do this shit? Can the rapture just happen for me to leave this crooked, cursed, sinful and perverse world.

-1st Lagos Mainland Bridge also know as the Carter Bridge. Spans from the Otto Ijora area to Adeniji Adiele-Idumota end of the Lagos Island. Built by the government of the colonial Era Nigeria

-2nd Lagos Mainland Bridge known as the Eko Bridge. Spans from Constaine to Isale Eko.

-3rd Lagos Mainland Bridge as depicted above. Partly built by the governments of General Yakubu Gowon, Shehu Shagari and General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.

-4th Lagos Mainland Bridge being proposed under the current Lagos State government

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5emDc9Wo7Ug?si=rGPHa_uF1TFoJVcO

A ride on the 3rd Lagos Mainland Bridge anytime and anyday especially when sloping towards the Ebutte Meta axis is always an awesome adventure with fun and awe of this architectural wonder by Julius Berger.

The construction site of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, circa 1970/1980s.

The bridge was conceived as a multi-phase project, initiated in the 1970s to ease growing traffic congestion between Lagos Island and the mainland. At nearly 11.8 kilometres in length, it was designed to be the longest bridge in Africa at the time, a landmark of Nigeria’s infrastructural ambition.

The contract for the first phase, covering the stretch from Lagos Island to Ebute Metta, was awarded in the mid-1970s and executed by a PGH consortium of Italian contractors that included Impresit Girola and Borini & Prono, with Trevi providing specialist piling works to contend with the deep and shifting lagoon bed.

Built largely of pre-stressed reinforced concrete viaducts on piles sunk as deep as 36–54 metres, this phase was completed around 1980 and commissioned during the administration of Alhaji Shehu Shagari.

By the late 1980s, construction had advanced into the second phase, extending the carriageway to Oworonshoki. This stage was undertaken by Julius Berger and other contractors.

The bridge was opened to traffic in stages and formally completed and commissioned in 1990 under the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.

#history_daily

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3e92iFkfk0?si=bDQI7M59B8PGs2kV

On September 30, 1980, as part of Nigeria’s 20th Independence anniversary celebrations, President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari of blessed memory declared open the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

Designed to ease the mounting traffic between the mainland and the island, the £122 million project became a new landmark in Lagos, linking the city across the lagoon with six wide lanes and an emergency shoulder.

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DoctorStanley:
I don't see Bola Tinubu - Alpha-Beta..

The case was shut down for reasons best known to the powers that be.

Peter is still alive and well o. I no see his name there o. Wetin dey sup agbado munching people? What about his alleged #250M suit cases money case? Abi Statisense, EFCC, ICPC, NFIU, DSS, and even the supporters of the govt got no case on him again?

Of course it is the newest form of disguise military tyranny. Many African leaders have abused the concept of democracy. This is why the likes of Goita, Tiachiani and Traore are honest being the military guys around

There is no need to hide it again. This is the same Nyesom Wike catching cruise for condition for peace for peace to reign if PDP wants to make an impact in the next election in 2027.

This is the Tinubulation economy @ work

You cant rewrite or deny history. Let the right thing be done.

The day of reckoning is coming for you. The illegality you supervised in Rivers State will be remembered.

Of course! Military rule is an abberation in constitutional democracy. The illegality some in Rivers State is a template that has been set for posterity

Hehehe! The government in Kwara is APC and the government in the center is also APC. They all promised security of lives and property. Now, what a gwan there?

Bandits gradually invading the state and wrecking havoc while they continue to seat as lame ducks. Yakubu Baraje - the demons you lots brought to Nigeria to forcefully win 2015 election are here to roost. Enjoy man.

Of course it has. The whites supremacists are already congregating to revenge if. There is a protest in Britain recently to that effect. God help the United States.

Chai! This is one to many a tragic incident in Mandillas. What really led to this unfortunate fire outbreak sef?

Chai! Shedren that supposed to be building strong characters and morals in this formative stage of their lives are rather obsessed with these kinds of demoralizing behaviors. God save our world.

seunmsg:
She should withdraw the case and apologize. Wisdom is profitable to direct. Fubara had a brain reset and stopped listening to those that misled him. Today, he’s back in office. Natasha needs a brain reset as well but as it stands, that has not happened. She will learn humility by force.

This is you opinion has been bookmarked.The illegality instituted in Rivers State has been noted by posterity. Whatever goes around also comes around.

The limits of tyrants is determined by the resolve of whom they oppressed." The Orwellian anima farm era is here again

It is really obvious to the lame and clear to the blind. This is why Tinubu conceptualized the emilokan grandiosity because he simply knows like Buhari that he has nothing to offer but only a sense of political entitlement.

This is so sad for a nation tottering from a catastrophe of Buhari that Tinubu boldly said he made president.

"....These U-turns are not about ideological growth or political evolution — they are about relevance and self-preservation. None of the men has issued a proper public retraction or apology for their previous statements.

They simply moved on as if Nigerians were not paying attention. Their shift from scathing critique to sycophantic praise reveals the rot at the heart of Nigerian politics: a transactional culture where access to power matters more than integrity, and where public figures flip loyalties with no regard for public trust.

In most mature democracies, such about-faces would be accompanied by reflection, remorse, or accountability. In Nigeria, they come with press conferences, media rounds, and strategic selfies..... "
https://www.thecable.ng/omokri-bwala-ffk-from-tinubus-die-hard-critics-to-converted-praise-singers/

Today, same shameless hypocrite is not only in league with the fella he vehemently accused but even wishing a continuity of the evil that has been perpetrated. God save Nigeria from unreasonably wicked men and women.

LethalSam:
I laugh in Hebrew. See FFK giving prophecy. Kai, kai, Nigerians don suffer o.

"....These U-turns are not about ideological growth or political evolution — they are about relevance and self-preservation. None of the men has issued a proper public retraction or apology for their previous statements.

They simply moved on as if Nigerians were not paying attention. Their shift from scathing critique to sycophantic praise reveals the rot at the heart of Nigerian politics: a transactional culture where access to power matters more than integrity, and where public figures flip loyalties with no regard for public trust.

In most mature democracies, such about-faces would be accompanied by reflection, remorse, or accountability. In Nigeria, they come with press conferences, media rounds, and strategic selfies..... "

https://www.thecable.ng/omokri-bwala-ffk-from-tinubus-die-hard-critics-to-converted-praise-singers/

I remember the good old days of this government agency in the 1980-90s @GPO Marina - Lagos, Opara Avenue - Enugu and Dugbe - Ibadan Oyo state

All these self aggrandizement and worship even in the face of overwhelming national crisis and ill governance still reaffirmed that the party and government in govt today is living far from reality.

It is a solemn fact that they have simply isolated themselves from the pain, anguish, bewilderment of the citizens of this nation they are poorly administering or they are sheer wicked

Meanwhile as for characters like Femi Fani-Kayode, Daniel Bwala, Reno Omokri, Festus Keyemo, Olusegun Dada, etc, they must shamelessly continue to eat political crumbs. Hence morally and integrity deficient.

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