Today, 10th February 2026, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), ably led by Prof. Clara Ladi Ejembi, alongside members of the National Executive Council, paid an advocacy visit to the Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Prof. Mohammed Laminu Mele.
Prof. Ejembi expressed appreciation to the Vice Chancellor for the remarkable development of the Department of Community Medicine, UNIMAID, and highlighted the significance of the APHPN 1st National Conference in Borno State, themed:
“Healing in the Crossfire: Delivering Health Services in Conflict and Crises.”
She noted that the conference aims to examine crisis-related health challenges, build resilience, and develop strategies and recommendations to support populations affected by conflict and emergencies.
The President of APHPN, Dr. Terfa Kene, commended the Vice Chancellor for his leadership in recovery efforts following the Borno flood disaster and invited him to adopt a model Primary Health Care (PHC) initiative in line with the vision of the current APHPN Exco to strengthen PHCs across Nigeria.
Prof. Shaibu Yahaya also acknowledged and appreciated the Vice Chancellor’s commitment to advancing the Department of Community Medicine at UNIMAID.
In his response, Prof. Mohammed Laminu Mele thanked the “powerful APHPN delegation” and reaffirmed his commitment to further developing the Department of Community Medicine and strengthening Public Health in Borno State.
The visit concluded with the Vice Chancellor presenting a gift to the APHPN BOT Chairman, Prof. Clara Ladi Ejembi, as a symbol of goodwill and collaboration.
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