Governor Lawal repositions health sector, motivates medical workers, improves service delivery — NMA

Governor Dauda Lawal has been repositioning the healthcare sector in Zamfara state through infrastructural revitalisation, improved healthcare service delivery, institutional strengthening, the Medical Association, (NMA) has said. The NMA Chairman, Zamfara State chapter, Dr Muhammad Murtata Salahu, revealed this at the 2026 Annual Physicians’ Week And Ordinary General Meeting of the association.

He reaffirmed the NMA’s readiness to work closely with Governor Lawal’s administration in building a healthcare system that is resilient, accessible, equitable and responsive “A stronger medical profession means a stronger healthcare system, and a stronger healthcare system means a healthier and more prosperous Zamfara,” he said. “On behalf of the entire NMA members in Zamfara let me express our profound appreciation to Governor Dauda Lawal for his visionary leadership, remarkable commitment to healthcare transformation and sustained support for the medical profession.

“We acknowledge and commend the determination of the present administration in the state to reposition the healthcare sector through infrastructural revitalisation, improved healthcare service delivery, institutional strengthening and greater attention to the welfare and professional development of healthcare personnel,” he explained. He said. “Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment of giving the healthcare a priority of his administration demonstrates a clear understanding that a healthy population remains the foundation of sustainable development, economic productivity and social stability.

“We particularly appreciate his administration’s responsiveness to the needs and concerns of medical professionals and its efforts towards creating a more conducive environment for effective medical practice. “These initiatives are encouraging and represent important steps towards addressing longstanding challenges within our healthcare system. “The commitment of the state government to healthcare development is commendable, and we assure you of the continued professional support and constructive partnership of the Nigerian Medical Association in translating the state healthcare vision into sustainable benefits for the people of Zamfara.

“We equally encourage the governor to sustain this positive momentum through continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, improved welfare packages, recruitment and retention of medical personnel, and the strengthening of healthcare services across the state,” he explained. The theme for this year’s Physicians’ Week is, “Securing the Future of Medicine in Nigeria.” Part of the activities marking the week was scientific lectures presentations on polio in Zamfara, Applications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, and Diphtheria Case Management.