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Nigerian Doctors Relocating To Sierra Leone, Gambia To Earn $4,000 Wages, CMDs Tell Reps

The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, Prof. Emem Bassey, have said other African countries are offering doctors from Nigeria $3000 to $4000 in salary.

According to him, the amount is about four times the wages doctored get in Nigeria.

Bassey, who is the CMD of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, said the health sector was going through a major crisis in of manpower with health professionals leaving for higher-paying countries.

He also said doctors often went on strike because the government failed to meet their demands.

Bassey said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing employment racketeering in the federal government agencies alongside the heads of other health institutions in the country.

He said, “Some African countries are also beginning to poach from Nigeria. The West Coast is looking for our specialists. So many people are now going to places like Sierra Leone and Gambia and the wages they earn $3000 to $4000. It is about three to four times what they earn back home. So we are beginning to see that people are leaving for other African countries too.

“The health sector is currently undergoing a major crisis in of manpower. What we are seeing is that medical specialists, not just doctors, even nurses, in fact, even more nurses are leaving. Doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, radiographers, and all manner of health professionals are leaving the country in droves.

“That is part of the problem we are facing. Replacement of these health workers is a major problem. This is because even though we are usually granted approvals to recruit, getting the waivers is a tortuous process.”

He said due to the urgency of the need to replace various health professionals who leave, it is difficult to comply with federal character in recruitment.

He also noted that previous governments had reached ridiculous agreements because of their urgent need to end strike actions.

Bassey added, “A strike should be the very last option, but one of the things we have seen has been the fact that we see threats and threats and threats. I would say, that governments in the past sitting had negotiated resolutions that are not feasible, just because they want to end a strike.

“Now, they have agreements that they cannot implement. And then after a certain period, six months or one year and you have not implemented it, people now go on strike. So we need to sit down together and negotiate.”

The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, urged the doctors to be patriotic by staying back to contribute to the development of the country, even if they have better options abroad.

He said the committee would work towards addressing the need to balance compliance to the spirit of federal character and filling up urgent vacancies in the health sector.

Gagdi said, “I it there is a lack of advanced medical facilities in our health sector. This is a fact and we must as governments pay attention to that. Where we are confused is the aspect of lack of patriotism.

“You ( Medical doctors) are produced by Nigerian institutions. We it the brain drain and are trying to find solutions. We are happy to see you here. A lot of you have connections maybe based on the value of your intellect to be in the developed countries and provide services to them. But most of you find fashion in adding value to your own motherland and fatherland.

“What are you telling your co-professionals about patriotism, about giving back to the society that gave you the knowledge? We challenge you to be true to your own profession and the issue of morality. You cannot disown your father no matter how poor he is for taking you this far to go and adopt somebody’s father. Nigeria is our country.

“Nigeria produced us as medical doctors, no matter the rot within our public sector in of remuneration. Let us work together and see how we can find solutions to that. But let us remain in Nigeria to serve our own country.”

Gadgi added, “We would review your submissions entirely. For these institutions that have pending recruitment cases, we would interface with them uniquely. For those of you who don’t have one, we will look into your issue.

“You have a very good defence for now having a balanced sheet in of federal character. Nigerians have listened to you. So whatever this committee at the end of the day recommends to the government it is going to be done and it is for our own good entirely.”`

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Any way is a way

Tooh

Omo,we dey expect statistics of how Nigeria is d best country in d past 3months 4rm some people,and Dem go tell you say we are on d right track.

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Nigerian Doctors Relocating To Sierra Leone, Gambia To Earn $4,000 Wages, CMDs Tell Reps



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It is better than endless wait for opportunities in Nigeria 🇳🇬

I WON'T SAY A WORD

May anybody who still went ahead and voted for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25th presidential election after the past 8years of utter failure of Buharis istration, never experience peace for as long as Tinubu is on that seat. May his generation never forgive him for dragging them with himself into such mess...
So our doctors are now running to smaller African countries just to survive, and some people are still playing the tribalism card? 🥺🥺 You guys think we hate Tinubu but no, we know he doesn't have anything positive to offer Nigeria cus you can't give what you don't have. Tinubus dainted image will haunt him on that seat until he leaves it...

It is well...

Drops Mic

Where the money is, there the people will be.

Nice one.

While I have a strong affinity for unity, I believe that the act of dividing our nation could potentially lead us towards progress. Nigeria's challenges, such as extensive tribalism, election zoning, favoritism, the quota system in governance, and the selection of ministers based on regional representation, appear to be hindering our advancement.

APC destroyed Nigeria kwatakwata beyond repairs

No be today

True , but the middle east and wesern nations are the real gold mine.

Even a paramedic here in Michigan earns about $6000 monthly in wages exclusive of extra hours clocked. And extra hours plenty die na your strength go determine 😎

Japa now, Nigeria is a wasted nation

Something must be done asap

Government needs to take good care of workers for a oid brain drain

I got an offer to egypt as a medical doctor for 6,000$ a month with a year vacation

Nigeria really makes it hard for a sane mind to be patriotic. It’s hard to blame anyone going to these places seeking better working conditions and better pay. If we had it ok here, only few will go due to their personality and not social political or economic heartbreaks that they are subjected to as Nigerians.

My licensed colleague in Canada earns 10,000 CAD monthly, that translates to 5M plus in Nigerian currency.
If you're a healthcare professional in this country, run for your dear life. It's not worth it. Those employed by government are living in penury while those employed in private sectors earn rubbish and work as slaves.

Sidon der, doctors in those countries de japa too

Gambia huh.....this is serious

Balabluuu

A prophet isn't honoured in his home.

Seems like politics is the only occupation that gives reasonable money in Nigeria. Imagine a country that doesn't value it's medical personnel.

Tinubu hardship is hitting everywhere

The rich are getting poorer under Tinubu illegitimate government

according to ebolians only obedients and ipobs are leaving Nigeria for better condition.

Nigerians will soon start running to the millitary ruled countries they are condemning.

If I hear Giant of Africa again..........

Stayed with who values you