It was a moment of warmth, laughter, and renewed commitment as the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) witnessed a symbolic meeting between its immediate past leader and substantive leadership.
The immediate past Acting Director General, Dr. Joseph Omale Amedu, and the substantive Director General, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, came together yesterday in what could best be described as a display of institutional harmony and continuity.
The encounter, held at the Agency’s headquarters, was marked by cheerful exchanges, hearty banter, and a shared pledge to uphold and advance the mission of ensuring safe, sufficient, and accessible blood supply for Nigerians.
Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Amedu expressed satisfaction that the NBSA was “in safe hands” under Prof. Yuguda, adding that his successor’s track record of commitment and expertise would strengthen the agency’s strides in blood safety and transfusion services.
In response, Prof. Yuguda commended Dr. Amedu for his stewardship during a crucial transitional period, assuring stakeholders that the new leadership would build on the foundation already laid. “The growth of the NBSA is not a one-man task; it requires teamwork, partnership, and dedication. Together, we will take this agency to greater heights,” he affirmed.
Observers described the meeting as symbolic of the culture of cooperation that Nigeria’s health sector needs, especially in institutions like the NBSA, which play critical roles in saving lives daily.
The gathering concluded on a note of optimism, with both leaders exchanging warm handshakes and pledging continued collaboration in service of the agency’s mandate and the nation at large.
