We Will Try Our Best To Take You In If You Decide To Return Home – Nigerian Army Promise Doctors In Diaspora

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has promised Nigerian doctors in diaspora that they would be given a chance to be absorbed into the Nigerian Army if they choose to return home.

He promised them a place in the nation’s military hospital based on availability.

Lagbaja stated this while receiving the Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and top members of the Commission at Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The military personnel explained that he has noticed over time that Nigeria parades the best doctors in the UK, US, Canada, and South Africa and the Army under his command will be willing to employ them if they return home.

The Army Chief expressed the willingness of the Army to collaborate with the NIDCOM ‘s advocacy of bringing back home the best brains from the diaspora to help develop the various sectors in the country.

Speaking about the Army and their feats abroad, Lagbaja said, “Therefore it is a thing of joy for me to partner with NIDCOM to celebrate these Army warriors who have been making us proud abroad in all their military operations as a morale booster for them”.

He noted that the Army will be willing to collaborate with the Commission to enhance the visibility of the Army and make Nigerians appreciate them for their sacrifice.