Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon, Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon, Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, on her appointment as the Medical Director of a children’s hospital in the United States, describing the achievement as another testament to the excellence of Nigerians abroad.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the appointment was a remarkable milestone for Nigerians in the diaspora and an inspiration to young people, particularly girls aspiring to careers in medicine.
Dabiri-Erewa said Dr Aliu-Ibrahim’s success demonstrated that excellence transcends gender, race and religion.
“Dr Salamat Aliu-Ibrahim’s appointment is yet another reminder that Muslim women cover their hair, not their brains. Her remarkable achievement demonstrates that faith and excellence are not mutually exclusive.
