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Group Berates NMA over its statement on reopening of schools

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6 years ago

December 31, 2020

The South-East APC Presidency Project 2023 has berated the Nigerian Medical Association over its statement issued by the association president saying Second wave: NMA warned FG against reopening of schools”

NMA gave this warning through a press release signed by National Coordinator South-East APC Presidency Project 2023 Dr Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu on Wednesday.

According to the statement, What in God’s name has possessed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)?

“Do the doctors want Nigerian schools to remain closed forever, just because some of them have been compromised by promoters of Covid-19 while others among them want to get appointed into World Health Organisation (WHO)?

“It is now clear that the NMA has been the agent organization that has been misadvising and misleading President Buhari on Covid-19. But Mr President must call the bluff of the NMA.

“We are sure that most of the hypocrites and traitors have their children schooling in Coronavirus-ravaged foreign countries. Mr President, please reopen Nigeria’s schools, so that we can get the chance to produce better and patriotic doctors to lead the NMA in the future.

“The “second wave” that the corrupt and irresponsible NMA leadership can be referring to in Nigeria can only be their second wave of using so-called Covid-19 to commit all manners of scam – including reeling out fake daily figures that their evil foreign sponsors want to use to persuade our government to lock down our economy and administer killer vaccines on cowed and blackmailed Nigerians.

“To hell with the NMA and their wicked warning. Since NMA President and his few colleagues in NMA leadership are so concerned about Covid-19, they should find their way to countries where the alien disease is.

“Honest and responsible Nigerian doctors know Nigerian diseases to be concerned about, and they include malaria and flu. “

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RMRDC DG Prof. Ike-Muonso Wins WAITRO Sub-Saharan Africa Board Seat in Landslide Victory

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October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso, has emerged winner of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Representative position on the Board of the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organisations (WAITRO), in a landslide victory at the WAITRO Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Director, Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). Mrs. Nnamdi-Anum stated that Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election, announced at the summit holding from October 26 to 28, 2026, marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and RMRDC, strengthening the country’s representation in the international research, technology and innovation community.

The RMRDC Director-General contested the position alongside two distinguished candidates: Prof. Wellington Riach Liamba Masamba, Vice-Chancellor of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Botswana, and Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, Vice-Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University (AKUM), Nigeria.

His emergence as the successful candidate presents an important opportunity to advance African research priorities, strengthen international partnerships and promote the application of research and technological innovations to industrial development across the continent.

WAITRO is a global association of industrial and technological research organisations that facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange and partnerships among research institutions, universities, industries and innovation stakeholders. Through its governance structure, the organisation provides a platform for regional representatives to contribute to international research and technology development initiatives.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election comes amid RMRDC’s sustained efforts to promote research-driven industrialisation, indigenous raw materials development, value addition, technology commercialisation and strategic partnerships with national and international institutions.

Under his leadership, the Council has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between research and industry, strengthening the commercialisation of research findings, promoting local processing of raw materials and supporting the development of a competitive manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

RMRDC’s engagement with international research and technology organisations, including WAITRO, reflects the Council’s commitment to leveraging global expertise and partnerships to advance Nigeria’s industrial development agenda.

His election to the WAITRO Board is expected to provide a broader platform for promoting collaboration among African research institutions, encouraging technology transfer, facilitating knowledge sharing and advancing innovative solutions to the continent’s industrial and economic challenges.

For Nigeria and the wider Sub-Saharan African region, the development represents an opportunity to strengthen participation in international conversations on scientific research, technological innovation and sustainable industrial transformation.

The WAITRO Summit 2026 brings together research and technology organisations, universities, industry leaders, policymakers and innovation partners to explore collaborative approaches to research, innovation and sustainable development.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s emergence is a notable achievement for RMRDC and Nigeria, further reinforcing the importance of strategic international cooperation in advancing indigenous technological capacity, promoting raw materials value addition and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

The Council remains committed to building partnerships that translate research and innovation into practical industrial applications, create economic opportunities and contribute to Nigeria’s broader development objectives.

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