As Dr Osahon Enabuele the new World Medical Association President steps into Benin from Berlin, Germany, the hearts of proud Benin people have been delighted as he is highly welcomed and received by his people.The Former Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) president Osahon Enabulele has been sworn in as the next president of the World Medical Association.
Enabulele was sworn in over the weekend in Berlin, Germany, at the WMA’s annual general assembly.He became president-elect during the association’s last general assembly in 2021.
In his inaugural address, Enabulele pledged to do his part in guiding the organization toward achieving the best healthcare standards.Indeed it evokes a great sense of pride for me and my country Nigeria being the first time since the formation of WMA 75 years ago that a physician from a West African nation from an African continent of 54 countries, from Nigeria and from Edo state has been elected to lead the WMA,” he said.“Coming from a continent that is largely deprived of quality healthcare,
I consider my election to the office of WMA president as a significant opportunity to make positive impact through leading initiatives that can enhance the onomy of physicians across the globe, and to strengthen countries’ healthcare systems of countries to help them achieve universal health coverage and the sustainable development goals and the mitigation of the effects of climate change.
”The WMA president is a family medicine consultant at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Edo, Nigeria.Enabulele was elected as the first Nigerian physician to serve as president of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) since its inception in 1962.
In the same year, Enabulele also became the first Nigerian physician to be appointed to the WMA’s statutory council.Over 100 national medical associations from all over the world are now members of the WMA, which was founded in 1974“was created to ensure the independence of physicians, and to work for the highest possible standards of ethical behaviour and care by physicians, at all times.Governor Shaibu congratulates Enabulele.
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has praised the inauguration of renowned Edo-born physician, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, as the President of the World Medical Association.In a congratulations statement that he personally signed, the Deputy Governor remarked:”My brother, l am proud to celebrate you as the new helmsman of the World Medical Association,WMA”.Your emergence and subsequent inauguration is a rare feat that aptly amplifies the indomitable spirit of the Edo man and woman for excellence in all spheres of human endeavour”.
“You are an exemplar of the beautiful and glorious hero of the Edo Nation, going by your antecedents and track record in your chosen medical career”.”Your humble beginning as a medical student at the University of Benin, UNIBEN and thereafter, attest to your uncommon leadership qualities”.”From available records, you have provided effective leadership as President, Association of Nigeria Medical Students, UNIBEN chapter; Chairman,Nigeria Medical Association, Edo State Branch; President, Nigeria Medical Association; Coordinator, Coalition of African Medical Associations; President, Commonwealth Medical Association and now, President of the global health body”.
No doubt, your latest feat is exemplary and worthy of emulation as you have done Edo State proud, you have also put Nigeria and indeed, the African continent on the global stage”.Shaibu concluded saying:
“Once again, it’s my pleasure to congratulate you on your trail-blazing feats and may you continue to soar higher like the eagles”.Professor Obehi Akoria congratulates Dr Osahon Professor Obehi Akoria Honourable Commissioner for Health, Edo State has reached out to Dr Osahon with hearty congratulations. In his statement he said: “I rejoice on this epoch-making event – the installation of our own Dr. Osahon Enabulele as President of the World Medical Association.
“I heartily congratulate an outstanding Ambassador of University of Benin and University of Benin Teaching Hospital, and of the Nigeria Medical Association for putting Edo State, Nigeria and Africa on the annals of history!!! “For us as healthcare practitioners and leaders in healthcare in Nigeria, this has come at an auspicious time – a time when we are grappling with the ripple negative effects of brain drain, and with negative stereotypes about “home grown” medical practitioners. “Dr. Osahon Enabulele is a purebred NIGERIAN physician of whom we are proud. “Dr. Enabulele’s election and installation as President of the World Medical Association should strengthen the resolve of those of us who still believe in Nigeria and in the medical profession in our country.
“Healthcare practitioners, doctors especially, face myriad challenges, and we look forward to a tenure – under the leadership of Dr. Osahon Enabulele as President of the World Medical Association – when more physicians will be happy, and feel supported and protected as they work to improve public health locally, nationally and globally. “Hearty congratulations, “Lion Killer”!!! “Hearty congratulations to Professor (Mrs.) Joan Enabulele, wife of the President of the World Medical Association!!!
