The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Niger State chapter, has demanded the immediate rescue of their colleague, Tony Eghagagara, a medical doctor who has remained in captivity for the past 34 days.
- +NMA in Niger demands rescue of abducted colleague
Eghagagara, the Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu LGA, was kidnapped on April 22, 2026, from his private clinic in Wawa, Borgu LGA.
Eghagagara, the Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu LGA, was kidnapped on April 22, 2026, from his private clinic in Wawa, Borgu LGA.
In a statement signed by Aliyu Mohammed Chapa,
NMA secretary, called on the Niger State Government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to secure the release of the doctor.
The association also expressed displeasure over the failure of the state government to implement the new, improved CONMESS table for state doctors, despite the workload and appalling working conditions.
The doctors further demanded the immediate domestication and implementation of the new CONMESS circular for all doctors working with the state government.
They, however, rejected the planned review of premiums by the Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCARE) and commenced processes for the total withdrawal of members from the contributory health scheme.
“SEC calls on all relevant government and security agencies to intensify efforts towards an immediate and unconditional release of our member, as failure to achieve this would further diminish the confidence of doctors in the government’s capacity to guarantee the safety and welfare of healthcare workers in the state,” the statement said.
