- Dabiri-Erewa Hails Salamat Aliu-Ibrahim’s Appointment as US Children’s Hospital Medical Director
- Says Aliu-Ibrahim’s achievement should inspire young Nigerians, particularly girls who want to pursue careers in medicine and other demanding professions
- Urged young Nigerians to remain committed to excellence, noting that competence, integrity and hard work
Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon, Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, has been appointed Medical Director of a children’s hospital in the United States.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Chairman and CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, congratulated Aliu-Ibrahim on the appointment, describing it as another major achievement for Nigerians making an impact abroad.
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In a statement signed by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Publicity and Protocol, Abdulrahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said the appointment showed the high level of excellence being achieved by Nigerian professionals around the world.
She said Aliu-Ibrahim’s achievement should inspire young Nigerians, particularly girls who want to pursue careers in medicine and other demanding professions.
Dabiri-Erewa also highlighted the achievement as an example of Muslim women breaking barriers and succeeding in their chosen fields despite social stereotypes.
“Dr Salamat Aliu-Ibrahim’s appointment is yet another reminder that Muslim women cover their hair, not their brains. Her remarkable achievement demonstrates that faith and excellence are not mutually exclusive,” she said.
The NiDCOM boss urged young Nigerians to remain committed to excellence, noting that competence, integrity and hard work remain important qualities for anyone seeking to make a positive impact.
She, however, expressed concern over the continued migration of highly skilled Nigerian health workers to other countries in search of better opportunities.
According to her, Nigerians in the diaspora have continued to make valuable contributions globally, but Nigeria must also improve the welfare, pay and working conditions of medical professionals to reduce brain drain.
She said creating a better working environment for healthcare workers would help strengthen the country’s health sector and support sustainable development.
Dabiri-Erewa congratulated Aliu-Ibrahim on her new position and praised her for representing Nigeria with excellence and professionalism.
She added that NiDCOM would continue to recognise Nigerians abroad whose achievements help improve the country’s image and inspire younger generations.
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