Bamako, Mali – Dr Yibala Akpama Edimek, a distinguished medical skilled from Cross River State, has made historical past by rising as the general greatest candidate within the prestigious West African School of Surgeons (WACS) Fellowship Examination—a feat she achieved on her first try.
Along with this outstanding accomplishment, she was additionally awarded Greatest Feminine Candidate in West Africa, additional cementing her standing as a trailblazer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr Yibala obtained these double honours on the sixty fifth Annual Scientific Convention of WACS, held in Bamako, Mali, the place she was recognised for her distinctive tutorial excellence {and professional} experience.
The West African School of Surgeons is a extremely esteemed establishment that units the benchmark for surgical training, coaching, and analysis throughout the continent, accrediting solely essentially the most excellent medical professionals.
Her mother and father, Elder Dr Akpama and Rev. Hon. Mercy Akpama, expressed profound pleasure and gratitude, attributing her success to God’s grace, dedication, and perseverance.
“As she continues to soar like an eagle, we want her all the very best in her chosen occupation for the nice and repair of humanity,” they stated.
Dr Yibala’s achievement is not only a private victory—it’s a monumental milestone for Nko Neighborhood, the Yakurr Nation, Cross River State, Nigeria, and all the medical fraternity.
Her journey—from a Home Officer on the State Home Medical Heart to serving within the Federal Ministry of Works Clinic, Nisa Premier Hospital, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration Hospitals, together with Asokoro, Maitama, and presently Wuse District Hospital—is a testomony to her arduous work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to medical excellence.
With this historic feat, Dr Yibala Akpama Edimek has etched her title among the many brightest minds in drugs, breaking obstacles and provoking the following technology of healthcare professionals.
