The Vice-Chancellor and the Leadership Team of the NMA Bayelsa State Chapter
Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, received the newly elected leadership team of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Bayelsa Sate Chapter on a courtesy visit to the university’s Yenagoa Campus.
The Vice-Chancellor welcomed the delegation, which included Dr. Umuwe Stephen (Chairman), Dr. Shadrach Silver (Asst. Sec.), Dr. Woruyogipre Silver Yeibake (Editor-in-Chief), Dr. Clementine S. Biode-Buseni (Treasurer), Dr. Sese Zuobomodei A. (Financial Secretary), and Dr. Iteido Noel Orukari (Public Relation Officer).
The Vice-Chancellor and his Principal Officers at the Conference Hall
The chairman, Dr. Stephen, began the visit by introducing the new team and appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for his time and his significant role in building the Nigerian medical field. The Chairman also noted that one of the major reasons for the courtesy visit was to acquaint the Bayelsa Medical University and the Vice-Chancellor with the new team and to hope for continued collaboration between the institution and the body.
The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the body's gesture and congratulated them on their successful election. He also assured them of his continued support for the body and the shared goals it had with the Medical University. Furthermore, he gave advice to the team, urging them to be selfless and to continue to push the boundaries of the professionalism of the body in the country and beyond.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Admin, Prof. Ligha Aloysisus Ebi, also congratulated the team and added advice to cement their legacy.
The visit concluded with the team presenting a package to the Vice-Chancellor, and pictures were taken with further assurances of collaboration.
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Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina (Left) and NMA Chairman, Dr. Umuwe Stephen (Right)
Presentation of Gift by the Chairman to the Vice-Chancellor
