Nigerian medical doctors and their counterparts from developing countries working in the United Kingdom have lamented exploitation in the course of their work.

This was revealed by BBC on Tuesday adding that an investigation proved that Nigerian doctors recruited by a British healthcare company are expected to work in private hospitals under conditions not allowed in the National Health Service (NHS).

While the British Medical Association (BMA) has described the situation as “shocking”, some of the hospitals denied the allegations as claimed by Nigerians.

BBC spoke to several foreign medical practitioners and one of them was a young Nigerian doctor, Augustine Enekwechi who worked at the private Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital in 2021.

Enekwechi said his working hours were extreme – on 24 hours a day for a week at a time. He claimed he was unable to leave the hospital grounds, adding that the working environment looked like “a prison.”

The doctor further said the challenges could pose health risks to patients in the hospital.

“I knew that working tired puts the patients at risk and puts myself also at risk, as well for litigation,” Enekwechi said. “I felt powerless… helpless, you know, constant stress and thinking something could go wrong.”

Nuffield Health disputed those working hours, saying its doctors are offered regular breaks, time off between shifts, and the ability to swap shifts if needed. The company added that “the health and well-being of patients and hospital team members” is its priority.

https://medicalworldnigeria.com/post/Nigerian-Doctors-in-UK-Lament-Exploitation-Slave-Labour?pid=61024

Lagos already got 2 airports. Ogun,none and with twice land mass than lagos.I don't get it.

I'm from Abeokuta. Dudes, I can't point to any single government project since Amosun left in the last 3 yrs or so. You try that in Lagos or Ibadan,you are a goner.

Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has accused the Federal Government of bias in refusing to allow the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, to carry sophisticated firearms.

In response to the Federal Government’s approval of the Katsina State Security Outfit, which is equivalent to Amotekun Corps, to carry sophisticated firearms, the governor stated, “We believe in one Nigeria, but we cannot have one country, two systems.”

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor on Thursday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde.

Denying Amotekun the right to bear arms, according to the governor, would expose the South-West to life-threatening marauders and organised crime.
https://punchng.com/akeredolu-fumes-as-fg-denies-amotekun-firearms-licence/

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