The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has received a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in a bid to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and address the rising incidence of quackery within the healthcare sector.
The visit, led by the NANNM National President, Comrade Haruna Mamman, focused on strengthening constructive collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and healthcare professionals to ensure the protection of lives.
Speaking during the session, Comrade Mamman expressed the association’s deep concern over the proliferation of unlicensed medical practitioners across the country.
He noted that the increasing patronage of these quacks by unsuspecting citizens poses a severe threat to public health and undermines the integrity of the medical profession. The NANNM leadership formally sought the intervention and support of the Inspector-General of Police to curb the trend and ensure the safety of Nigerian patients.
In his address, the IGP lauded the indispensable role of nurses and midwives in the nation’s healthcare system.
He drew a parallel between the nursing profession and the police force, noting that both require expertise, integrity, empathy, and a commitment to serving people during their most vulnerable moments, as well as resilience.
The IGP further reiterated his commitment to building public trust and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
Responding to the issue of quackery raised by the NANNM leadership, he urged the association to establish a seamless communication channel with the Force to facilitate joint operations against unlicensed clinics and practitioners.
The event was attended by members of the Force Management Team, the Director of the Directorate of Force Medical Services, AIG Nkechi Eze, other senior police officers, and top executive members of the association, including Comrade Bornbless Obasi, Comrade Jama Medan, Mrs Adeboye Christianah, Mrs Ampitan Evelyn, Comrade Oluwatoyin Ofere, Mr Amusa Kazeem, Mrs Ekong Omowumi, Mr Olugbade Taiwo, and Mrs Balogun Omosalewa.
