The newly elected President of the Nationwide Affiliation of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Mr. Haruna Mamman, has dedicated to working intently with authorities authorities to advance the welfare of nurses and midwives throughout the nation.
Mr. Mamman said this throughout an interplay with journalists in Abuja, shortly after his swearing-in ceremony as the top of the affiliation.
He emphasised the necessity for a strategic partnership with governments in any respect ranges to safe higher working situations and help for nurses and midwives.
The newly elected president harassed his administration’s dedication to skilled empowerment, steady schooling, and mentorship for members, noting that these measures would strengthen the healthcare workforce in Nigeria.
The election of Mr. Mamman, an indigene of Katsina State, adopted NANNM’s delegate convention, the place he defeated the incumbent president, Nurse Michael Nnachi, by securing 99 votes to Nnachi’s 74.
The brand new president expressed gratitude for the belief positioned in him and highlighted his willpower to enact significant modifications for the career.
Additionally, Mr. Mamman pledged to foster unity amongst varied nursing teams and specialties, emphasising the significance of collaboration and collective motion.
Different key positions had been additionally contested within the election, together with these of deputy nationwide president, vice presidents 1 to 4, secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer. Newly elected officers expressed their dedication to addressing challenges within the nursing career and enhancing nurse-patient relationships, regardless of the tough working environments many healthcare staff face in Nigeria.