The Association of Resident Doctors at General Hospital Ilorin in Kwara State has called on Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq to recruit additional medical personnel to address staffing shortages at the facility.
In a Sallah message sent on Tuesday, the association highlighted the acute shortage of medical staff, which has impacted services in several departments. The statement, signed by the association’s President Dr. Usman Abubakar and Secretary Dr. Audu Charles, emphasized the urgent need for more personnel, especially since the hospital’s recent upgrade to a Teaching Hospital.
The statement read: “Given that General Hospital Ilorin is now a Teaching Hospital, it is essential to address critical issues to ensure smooth operations and successful initiation, benefiting everyone in Kwara.”
The doctors also congratulated Governor AbdulRazaq on the administration’s achievements, particularly in malaria control and the passage of the Kwara State Teaching Hospital Bill. “While we commend you for these milestones, we urge you to continue your commendable efforts to make Kwara a leading state in the country,” they added.
The association further highlighted the importance of domesticating the Medical Residency Training Act, which would enhance research and training opportunities for resident doctors, thereby improving medical services.
“We trust in your leadership to address these urgent issues,” the statement concluded. “The entire association wishes Governor AbdulRazaq Barka da Sallah as we celebrate this year’s Eid Adha.”
This appeal follows the recent upgrade of the state General Hospital to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, a move signed into law by the governor.
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