We are ready to absorb returning doctors in our military hospitals- COAS
Oru Leonard
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has assured Nigerian Doctors abroad willing to return to the country
that the Nigerian Army is ready to absorb them into its military
hospitals.
Lagbaja gave this assurance while receiving Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and top
management team of the Commission at Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The Chief of Army Staff said the Army will collaborate fully with the
NiDCOM ‘s advocacy of bringing back home the best brains from the
diaspora to help develop our various sectors in the country.
He said having been in the Diaspora before now, he noticed that Nigeria
parade the best doctors in UK, US, Canada and South Africa and the Army
under his command will be willing to employ them if they return home,
thus reducing the scourge of brain drain.
The Army Chief expressed delight that Nigeria military abroad have been
excelling in any military assignments given to them and making the
country proud.
” It is therefore a thing of joy for me to partner with NIDCOM to
celebrate these Army warriors who have been making us proud abroad in
all their military operations as a morale booster for them”
Lagbaja said the Army will be willing to collaborate with the Commission
even at the home front to enhance the visibility of the Army and make
Nigerians appreciate them for their sacrifice in keeping the country
safe from any internal and external aggression.
He reiterated the resolve of the Army under his Command to maintain
discipline, professionalism and ensure the protection of the citizenry
against any form of aggression that will affect the corporate entity of
the country.
Earlier, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa congratulated the new Chief of Army
Staff and commended him for his professionalism and the new positive
image Army is getting since assumption into office.
She said the Commission is offering to partner with the Nigerian Army in
celebrating and appreciating what they are doing to protect humanity
being one of the best in the world.
While showcasing the activities of the Commission and areas of
collaboration, Dabiri-Erewa urged the Army Chief not to rest on his
oars in the discharge of their professional duties as Nigerians do
appreciate their sacrifice.
(NiDCOM Media)
