From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Governor Ododo
A group of newly graduated medical doctors from Kogi state have expressed their profound gratitude to the former Governor of the state , Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his role in supporting their medical education through a full scholarship.
The medical professionals stated this in a letter of appreciation they sent to the immediate past governor of the state Yahaya Bello shortly after their induction as qualified medical doctors.
The doctors who are indigene of Kogi state were part of the pioneer medical students transferred from Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) to various universities across Nigeria after the institution lost it’s accreditation status.
The medical students then but now qualified doctors were transferred to Ebonyi State University, Kaduna State University, and Usman Danfodio University Sokoto, through the intervention and financial support of the former Governor Yahaya Bello when he was the chief executive of Kogi State.
In a public letter the doctors addressed to the former governor, they said “when we faced the unfortunate challenge of losing accreditation at our former institution, your divine emergence as governor, swift intervention and the decision to transfer us to other medical schools were not just acts of leadership but of compassion and commitment to the future of Kogi State’s healthcare sector.
“The efforts of your administration in ensuring that we were successfully transferred to institutions where we could complete our medical training is a testament to your dedication to education and the well-being of your citizens”.
One of the doctors who spoke during the presentation of the appreciation letter , Dr. Omeiza Usman, thanks the former governor for his unwavering commitment to their education.
He also extended his appreciation to the Kogi State Government, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and numerous others who have contributed to their successful completion of their chosen course of study.
“Our success was made possible by the support of former Governor Yahaya Bello, who generously provided scholarships and covered our tuition and transfer fees. His belief in our potential has been crucial in achieving this milestone,” he stated
Also in his words of appreciation, Dr Edogbo Anthony thanked the former governor for the upgrade of various health facilities across the state especially the PAAU teaching hospital, as well as the construction of standard hospitals to meet the healthcare needs of the people of Kogi state and its environs.
The new medical doctors expressed their strong desire to give back to Kogi state and beyond.
