Chukwu-Dibia

The MDCN just dropped a memo on CPD, and we need to talk about the reality of what this means for every Nigerian doctor. For those wondering, CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is basically the council’s way of ensuring we aren't practicing with "expired" knowledge. To get your license every year, you now have to prove you’ve sat through enough seminars and courses to earn 20 units. In theory, this is great. A doctor who stops learning is a danger to the public. But in practice? It’s starting to feel like a subscription service we never asked for. We just survived a massive hike in annual license fees, and now we’re expected to pay separate fees to buy these CPD points. If the goal is truly self-improvement and better patient outcomes, why isn't this training free? Or at the very least, why isn't it covered by the licensing fee we already pay? It’s even more frustrating for our colleagues in the diaspora. They are already doing CPDs to satisfy regulators in the UK or US, yet they’re being asked to pay extra to keep their Nigerian license active. If a fee must exist, it should be uniform and transparent. A doctor is a doctor, regardless of where they are currently practicing. What do you guys think? Is the MDCN overstepping with these extra costs, or is this a fair price for “standardization"?

Nigeria is for global peace and stability and for its friends and partners anywhere. I am particularly concerned by the attacks on UAE's civilian and economic infrastructure. I reaffirm my support and solidarity to the President of UAE and the measures he took to safeguard civilian populations and critical infrastructure.

Nigeria is for global peace and stability and for its friends and partners anywhere. I am particularly concerned by the attacks on UAE's civilian and economic infrastructure. I reaffirm my support and solidarity to the President of UAE and the measures he took to safeguard civilian populations and critical infrastructure.

Wo personally I’ll just be ignoring and blocking. Whatever you choose to do with your life is your business. I can’t be getting triggered in 2026 all over again. Do whatever you want. The consequences will be waiting for everybody anyway. 2023 taught us that much.