*APHPN NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO BAYELSA STATE – DAY 4 ENGAGEMENT*
*Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – 21 November 2025*
As the official visit of the National President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) entered Day Four, the President paid a courtesy visit to the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Dr. James Omietimi.
During the engagement, Dr. Terfa Kene commended the Medical Director for fostering an enabling environment that supports Public Health Physicians in delivering on their mandates. He acknowledged the MD’s commitment to providing the necessary space, responsibilities, and institutional support that allow Public Health Physicians to fully apply their expertise and contribute meaningfully to patient care and population health.
In his remarks, Dr. Omietimi highlighted the significant value Public Health Physicians bring to the institution. He noted that through advocacy, community outreach programmes, leadership roles, and other strategic contributions, Public Health Physicians have expanded service delivery opportunities and created avenues that enhance the hospital’s internally generated revenue.
The Medical Director expressed gratitude for the visit and reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with APHPN while offering sustained support to the Public Health Physicians serving within the facility.
*Signed:*
*Dr. Joseph Tonbara Golbador*
*Public Relations Officer (PRO)*
*APHPN, Bayelsa State Chapter*
