By Thompson Yamput
The Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA) Kogi Chapter on Saturday felicitated Dr Muyi Aina on his appointment as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA) by President Bola Tinubu.
Dr Olusola Baoku, Kogi NMA President, gave the congratulatory message in a statement issued in Lokoja
The president, described the appointment of Aina, as well deserved, following his experience and immense contribution to the development of the health sector in Nigeria.
“This appointment is one of a kind, and an attestation to the exceptional qualifications and capabilities of Dr. Aina, who stands tall as one of the very best in his field, not only in Nigeria, but across the world.
“At last, a Kogi indigene is to head the National Primary Health Care Development Agency. This is a welcome development and we are really happy as a professional body in the health sector.
“Kogi state doctors are very proud of your hitherto achievements in Public health sector both home and abroad.
“Now that you are saddled with a greater responsibility, we have no iota of doubt that you are the best suited for the job at this time and your choice is that of a round peg in a round hole.
“With this appointment, we are certain that the future of Nigeria’s Primary Health Care delivery is highly secured in safest of hands. We wish you all the very best sir, ” he said.
However, Dr. Muyi Aina is a globally renowned public health leader with a Masters in Public Health degree from Harvard University (USA) and a Doctorate degree from Johns Hopkins University (USA), following his first medical certification at the University of Ilorin.
The new NPHCDA boss was the first Runner up in the last Kogi West APC Senatorial Primary election, Held in KabbaBunu Local Government Area the Headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial District.
He hails from Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. (ephemeralnews)
