NMA Lagos condemns Abuja doctors’ meeting, declares it illegal
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association denounced an Abuja meeting of some doctors on April 22, calling it unconstitutional and a breach of a prior NMA directive that threatens the body’s unity. The condemnation highlights internal tensions that could disrupt coordination among physicians and affect healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has condemned a gathering of some medical practitioners in Abuja, on April 22, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to the unity of the association. In a statement, the association said the meeting was convened in defiance of an earlier directive issued by the […] NMA Lagos condemns Abuja doctors’ meeting, declares it illegal