He urged the governor not to be distracted by people he referred to as enemies of progress.
NMA says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnap and other violent crimes in less than two months in Enugu.
The Ondo state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association issued the threat on Monday at their 2023 Physicians’ Week, held in Akure.
Speaking at the plenary on Friday, the speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, said the assembly would ensure justice for the deceased.
Ms Ephraim was kidnapped at about 7:30 p.m. last Thursday from her residence by armed men who pretended to be patients.
Dr Ahmed Isaiah, who graduated five years ago, died on December 31, 2022 and was survived by his wife and children.
The association believes that gaps in health coverage persist for low income earners, marginalised population and those in hard-to-reach areas.
Mr Onyekwelu listed the challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare sector as lack of funds, poor infrastructure, poor remuneration and insecurity.
NMA has given President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime two months to ensure payment of the newly approved hazard allowance to its members.
The NMA said the legislation was against the chatter signed by African countries on establishing the board for African traditional medicine.
