26/08/23
OLADIPO DG
PRESS RELEASE
After over One Month in The kidnappers Den, the Medical Doctor overseeing the General Hospital in Sakera, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State Asema Msuega
has been released from captivity.
His release was confirmed by the secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Benue State Ameh Godwin.
According to The statement,an Emergency General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Benue State Chapter, was convened this Saturday 26th August 2023 in the light of this development.
After thorough deliberation and careful consideration, the indefinite strike action, which was initiated in response to the abduction of Asema Msuega, stands suspended and members asked to resume their duty Post
Doctors working in Ukum local Government were however directed to leave their duty stations until further notice.
The NMA Benue State Chapter acknowledged the sacrifices made by their members during the trying period and also, the understanding of the public which was pivotal to the release of Asema Msuega, and for that, we are grateful.
They thanked the Governor of the State, Hyacinth Alia, the Tor Tiv, Orciviligh Prof James Ayatse, the Senator representing Benue North-East senatorial zone, Emmanuel Udende, the member representing Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency, Solomon Wombo, the House of Assembly member representing Ukum constituency, Ezra Nyiyongo, security agencies and other stakeholders for their various interventions.
The Members also appreciated the NMA President, Uche Rowland Ojinmah, the National leadership of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Benue State for their solidarity during this difficult period.
Doctor Msuega was abducted in July while on his way to supervise the State Malaria Control (SMC) Programme at the Family Support Programme (FSP) Clinic in Uyo
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