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Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by malali: 5:39am On Nov 05
Doctors Withdraw Services At Kano Hospital Over Commissioner's Alleged Assault On Colleague

The NMA has issued an ultimatum to the Kano State Government to sack the commissioner .

The Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has ordered its members to suspend services at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano over an alleged assault on its member by the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi Ganduje.

The NMA also issued an ultimatum to the state Governor Abba Yusuf to sack Mrs Abdullahi.

The union said the alleged actions of the official "constitute misconduct, punishable by dismissal as enshrined in Section 3(a)(0), (iü), (iv), and (v) of the Public Service Rules."

In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Abdurrahman Ali: and secretary, Ibrahim Muhammad; the NMA said it was "deeply alarmed and outraged" by the incident that took place on 1 November at the Emergency Paediatric Unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.

"In this distressing incident, a female doctor on duty, who was all alone manning all the paediatric units in the hospital with over a hundred patients in her care, was subjected to harassment and physical assault by a group led by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi, HOD, accompanied by security personnel and other unidentified men.

"This assault arose over the unavailability of a prescribed medication-an issue that was entirely beyond the doctor's control," the NMA stated.

The group said as a representative body for medical professionals, "the NMA Kano Branch finds it particularly disturbing that an official entrusted with the welfare of the state's citizens would misuse their authority in this manner.

"Such actions not only demonstrate a lack of empathy for the hard-working healthcare professionals but also reveal a troubling disregard for the systemic challenges facing our public health sector, such as chronic understaffing, resource shortages, and security concerns for medical staff.

"Incidents like this are becoming all too frequent, putting medical professionals at unacceptable personal risk while they strive to fulfill their duties to the public under highly challenging conditions."


The association said it discussed the incident at its recently concluded Ordinary General Meeting (0GM), "and we unequivocally condemned the misused of authority, thus, the Association's Congress has resolved to call for the dismissal of the commissioner who has demonstrated a gross lack of respect and compassion for frontline healthcare workers and a disturbing disregard for the ethical standards expected of public office holders.

"Also, the NMA demands the implementation of the minimum benchmark for the number of doctors required to provide adequate care thereby preventing the extreme overstretching of medical personnel, which puts both patients and healthcare workers at risk.

"We call for the immediate provision and continuous maintenance of adequate security measures in all units of the hospital to ensure the safety of medical staff and patients alike" the NMA said.

Notice of Suspension of Services

The NMA gave its members a 48 hours ultimatum to suspend all medical services indefinitely at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.

The association said the "painful decision reflects the gravity of the challenges and risks that healthcare professionals face daily.

"Our doctors and healthcare staff deserve a safe, respectful, and adequately supported working environment to effectively serve the people of Kano State", it added.

The association said it was aware that the decision would affect the immediate availability of services in one of the state's busiest hospitals. However, it said the measure was necessary to highlight the urgent need for action.

"Our intent is to underscore the unsustainable conditions under which healthcare professionals are working, conditions that threaten the quality of care available to the public. We appeal to the good people of Kano and the entire Nigerian public to understand that this decision is not intended to punish patients or deprive them of care.

"On the contrary, it is a critical step toward fixing our ailing healthcare system and securing a safer environment for all healthcare professionals, which ultimately benefits everyone.

"The NMA remains committed to working with the government and all stakeholders to restore and strengthen Kano's health system so that every resident can receive timely and quality medical care," the association said.

Call to Action by the government

The NMA also called on Governor Abba Yusuf to act swiftly in addressing the issues it has raised.

"The safety, dignity, and well-being of our healthcare workers must be prioritised to prevent the disruption of services that are already limited. We hope that this incident will serve as a catalyst for the long-overdue reforms needed to ensure that healthcare professionals can continue their vital work in an environment of respect and security.

"The NMA Kano stands in solidarity with all healthcare workers across the state and will remain steadfast in advocating for their rights, safety, and well-being. We are confident that, with the support of the government, stakeholders, and the public, we can build a more resilient healthcare system that meets the needs of the people of Kano State," the statement concluded.

https://allafrica.com/stories/202411040455.html

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by malali: 5:40am On Nov 05
Commissioner of Health in Kano state assaults Doctor in Muritala Mohammed Hospital Kano. NMA issues ultimatum to Abba Yusuf to do the needful.

Time is ticking before the whole NMA goes on strike. Nigerians will not be assaulted by these politicians after all the austere measures they have put in place.

Kuku kill us.

President Tinubu needs to come out and address the country that anyone assaulting Nigerians will be prosecuted. Tinubu swore an oath to protect the country and its citizens. Everyday we wake up to news of the same people that swore the oath (government officials) are the same people assaulting us.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by vowiski(m): 5:55am On Nov 05
So Gaduje daughter is a commissioner..

These politicians can use Nigerians to play ball

They all meet in beer parlour cheesy

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by iampeterben(m): 5:56am On Nov 05
One for all! That is the say to go. The doctors are solidaritizing with their colleague. I fully support their moves. Enough of politicians treating her citizens like trash.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by saintkel(m): 5:57am On Nov 05
May Nigeria not happen to u

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by AgentGoat: 5:58am On Nov 05
vowiski:
So Gaduje daughter is a commissioner..

These politicians can use Nigerians to play ball cheesy

They all meet in beer parlour cheesy


They are all friends.

It's only poor people that think they are enemies because of their different political parties.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Freetech: 5:59am On Nov 05
What do you expect - education is haram

Sell your gold to those who know the value

Bellotelli:
Former governor's daughter still holding position in the present government.

Don't think She's APC Ganduje daughter,

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Bellotelli: 5:59am On Nov 05
Former governor's daughter still holding position in the present government.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by udumosam23(m): 6:01am On Nov 05
They just see us as animals.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by nairalanda1(m): 6:03am On Nov 05
vowiski:
So Gaduje daughter is a commissioner..

These politicians can use Nigerians to play ball cheesy

They all meet in beer parlour cheesy

I mean, I am shocked.

I thought that Ganduje and Kwankwaso were supposed to be enemies self.

LIke I always say, never ever trust a Nigerian politican.

I won't be surprised if last night,it turns out that Tinubu, Obi and Atiku were sharing dinner and drinks at an undisclosed location and laughing together...

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by ecomalchemistt(m): 6:04am On Nov 05
Power corrupts
Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Curious345: 6:04am On Nov 05
Aside the police and the judiciary all doctors in Nigeria should be locked in underground cell until further notice they are the Cancer eating up Nigeria
Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by agulion: 6:05am On Nov 05
Can you just imagine that, anyway Nigeria like the say is a zoo
Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by WorkTheTalk(m): 6:05am On Nov 05
So unfortunate situation for the patients. It's always the grass that suffers.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by nairalanda1(m): 6:06am On Nov 05
Bellotelli:
Former governor's daughter still holding position in the present government.

Run by a party that is run by her father's political opponent.......and her father is the NATIONAL chairman of a party that is opposed to the party in charge of Kano.

Yeah, very very interesting.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by iguita: 6:07am On Nov 05
I swear, I can’t believe what I am reading. I thought the gov and Ganduje are sworn enemies?

All of them are in bed together.

It’s the same thing with Seyi Makinde of Oyo state fighting to run in 2027. It’s just to give Baba a smooth ride to continue.

If you fight for politrickains, na your mama pains on the day wey she deliver you you dey use play.

Pity.

vowiski:
So Gaduje daughter is a commissioner..

These politicians can use Nigerians to play ball cheesy

They all meet in beer parlour cheesy

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by nairalanda1(m): 6:09am On Nov 05
Curious345:
Aside the police and the judiciary all doctors in Nigeria should be locked in underground cell until further notice they are the Cancer eating up Nigeria

That's a good idea, and I am sure that when you have a compound fracture of your tibia and fibula, you can treat yourself without any qualms whatsoever.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by JASONjnr(m): 6:09am On Nov 05
Arrogant empty-handed politicians...


They add nothing to the society other than poverty.

If every professional bodies would do this, many people would learn to respect people's job.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 6:17am On Nov 05
An ordinary commissioner assaulting a doctor, what a shame

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by tuoyoojo(m): 6:17am On Nov 05
Just imagine
A doctor who has the opportunity to japa decides to stay and Is over stretched at work. She prescribes medication which the hospital doesn't have and the next thing, she is being assaulted

There is something about power in Nigeria and this overwhelming urge to oppress the people one is meant to serve.

Last time na snail chopper when wear person slap, now this

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by umarc19: 6:22am On Nov 05
But billions are pumped to the hospital management boards for the medicines, how comes there's none?

Corruption don dey hospitals so 🤨?
Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Jayhome24: 6:22am On Nov 05
Despite the fact I'm not in support of assaulting the doctor but we need to know what did the doctor did that lead to such attack because the commissioner will not walked in and started attacking her without the doctor did wrong or put up a disgusting attitude of some doctors I have seen.

Pls where are these NMA motherfuckers when a twin babies were detained for 6 months in Hospital in Imo state?

Pls where are these NMA bastards when a girl was detained in hospital for over 7 months in Edo state simply she could not pay her hospital bill?

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by DJInfluence: 6:24am On Nov 05
The irony of her title, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, isn’t lost on me. Imagine—someone in her position committing an inhumane act against a doctor. Smh.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Yazmin: 6:25am On Nov 05
vowiski:
So Gaduje daughter is a commissioner..

These politicians can use Nigerians to play ball cheesy

They all meet in beer parlour cheesy



Ganduje is a name of a place in Kano.
Anybody from that area can use Ganduje as a surname as is tradional in Northern Nigeria.

She or her husband is from the same town with Ganduje, hence the name use and not a daughter to the former Governor (Present National Chairman).

Kwankwaso,Tambuwal, Makarfi, Wammako, Yar'adua, e.t.c are all names of villages and towns in respective northern states. So you would see a good number of people bearing such names with actually no blood or filial relationship.

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by DJInfluence: 6:26am On Nov 05
Jayhome24:
Despite the fact I'm not in support of assaulting the doctor but we need to know what did the doctor did that lead to such attack because the commissioner will not walked in and started attacking her without the doctor did wrong or put up a disgusting attitude of some doctors I have seen?

Pls where are these NMA motherfuckers when a twin babies was detained for 6 months in Hospital in Imo state?

Pls where are these NMA bastards when a girl was detained on hospital for over 7 months in Edo state simply she could not pay her hospital bill?
.

It doesn’t matter what he did—she had no right to attack another person or take the law into her own hands just because of her position."

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Ezsam70: 6:29am On Nov 05
malali:


https://allafrica.com/stories/202411040455.html


This people with power show, lately one White mouse from Abia Assaulted an Uber driver now this....I trust NMA,for strong Association Dem go collect

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Love800(m): 6:30am On Nov 05
Why do you say so?
Curious345:
Aside the police and the judiciary all doctors in Nigeria should be locked in underground cell until further notice they are the Cancer eating up Nigeria
Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by Jayhome24: 6:31am On Nov 05
DJInfluence:
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It doesn’t matter what he did—she had no right to attack another person or take the law into her own hands just because of her position."



Here we go do you read my comment at all? Do I supported the attack?

Pls it doesn't matter too what NMA said what matters is what happened before such action was taken that is all.

When babies are detained in the hospital for months where was NMA who are ow givn ultimatum?

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Re: Doctor Assaulted By Commissioner In Kano - NMA Gives Ultimatum by malali: 6:33am On Nov 05
Yazmin:




Ganduje is a name of a place in Kano.
Anybody from that area can use Ganduje as a surname as is tradional in Northern Nigeria.

She or her husband is from the same town with Ganduje, hence the name use and not a daughter to the former Governor (Present National Chairman).

Kwankwaso,Tambuwal, Makarfi, Wammako, Yar'adua, e.t.c are all names of villages and towns in respective northern states. So you would see a good number of people bearing such names with actually no blood or filial relationship.

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