The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Zamfara chapter, on Saturday, inaugurated newly elected executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years in the state.

The officials were elected during the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Gusau, the state capital.

The election was conducted under the supervision of the electoral committee chaired by Ibrahim Halilu, who oversaw the voting process and declaration of results.

Murtala Salahudden, Incident Manager of the Polio Emergency Operations Centre, Gusau, emerged chairman after polling 110 votes to defeat Bashir Isa of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, who secured 55 votes.

Six other executive officers emerged unopposed and were subsequently inaugurated to serve alongside the chairman in administering the affairs of the association during the tenure.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Salahudden pledged to provide transparent and inclusive leadership aimed at advancing the interests of medical practitioners and strengthening healthcare delivery across Zamfara.

He said his administration would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote the medical profession and support initiatives that would improve the health sector in the state.

The new chairman also appealed to members of the association and other stakeholders to support his leadership to enable it to achieve its goals and objectives.

Earlier, the outgoing chairman, Ibrahim Hano, commended medical doctors in the state for the support and cooperation extended to his administration throughout its tenure.

Mr Hano said his leadership recorded significant achievements, particularly in promoting members’ welfare, unity, mutual understanding and professional harmony among doctors across the state.

According to him, the association, under his stewardship, maintained cordial relationships with key stakeholders, especially the state government, resulting in improvements in healthcare service delivery.

Administering the oath of office, former NMA chairman, Abubakar Danladi, urged the newly elected executives to justify the confidence reposed in them by members.

Mr Danladi advised the new leadership to carry all members along and promote teamwork, unity, peace and stability within the association for sustained progress and professional development. 

(NAN)