BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI, ABUJA
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate has sent a congratulatory message to Professor Amaka Offiah on her well-deserved election as Vice-President, Clinical Radiology at the Royal College of Radiologists.
In the message he personally signed, Pate stated that this is a proud and inspiring moment for Nigeria, as one of our own continues to distinguish herself on the global stage.
The minister maintained that Professor Offiah’s achievement is a clear reflection of the excellence, resilience, and global relevance of Nigerian professionals in the diaspora.
He pointed out that her leadership in clinical radiology not only elevates the profile of Nigerians in global health but also offers a valuable bridge for further collaboration, knowledge transfer, and innovation between the UK and Nigeria.
The minister stated that Nigeria is confident that her new role would open doors for strengthened academic and clinical ties that can contribute meaningfully to the ongoing transformation of our health sector.
“We celebrate Professor Offiah’s accomplishment as a national asset, and we look forward to continued engagement with diaspora experts who share in the vision of building a healthier Nigeria,” the statement added.