EASTERN ZONAL MEETING
CMDA Cross River State hosted the Eastern Zonal Inauguration, which brought together Doctors and Students from all nine states in the Eastern Zone, as well as other chapters from Nigeria and members of the global network. The hybrid event took place at the Upper Room Chapel, UCTH, Calabar, and was also streamed online via Zoom. The program featured the unveiling and dedication of the new zonal executives, with Eng. Femi Reis delivering the keynote address. A key takeaway from the meeting was the need to enhance networking and support younger colleagues in residency training. Plans for follow-up included organizing seminars for residents and establishing a research group within the CMDA KWASUTH/HMB/MOH chapter, in collaboration with UITH, for capacity building. The event was held on September 24, 2024.
STARTING STRONG LEVEL 2
The last edition of our program was beyond phenomenal. Tagged “CLOUD OF WITNESSES”, we delved into deep waters via the timely presentation of our guest speaker, Dr Eghe, and the notable contributions by Dr. Iko Ibanga. It was indeed a refreshing time with a lot of thought-provoking insights distilled.
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The October edition holds on the 20th of October, 2024, Pray and plan to attend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CMDA NIGERIA GLOBAL NETWORK
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐧-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭!
From October 11th-13th, 2024, you are invited to an unforgettable retreat packed with transformative sessions and fellowship with like-minded professionals. Our four amazing speakers will guide us through impactful topics:
𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐡: Going Back to Our Roots
𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐤𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐢: Pathway to Postgraduate Training for IMGs
𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬: Parenting in This Climate: Kids and Teens
𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 & 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐌𝐫𝐬) 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐎𝐣𝐨: Building Strong Foundations for Family and Marriage: Our Individual Roles
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Dallas, USA
💵 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞: $100
The National Council/Leadership Strategy Meeting
We are excited to announce the upcoming National Council/Leadership Strategy Meeting for the students’ arm of CMDA Nigeria. This important event will take place from Thursday, November 7th, 2024, to Sunday, November 10th, 2024.
This gathering is designed to bring together leaders and council members from across the nation to discuss strategies, exchange ideas, and plan for the continued growth and impact of CMDA Nigeria’s student body. The meeting will foster collaboration and spiritual leadership, empowering our student leaders to serve with excellence.
INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AND LEADERSHIP
Institute for Excellence in Healthcare and Leadership (IfEHL) Basic Course is a meeting and melting point for practical engagement, peer learning, experience sharing, and establishment of accountability networks for Christian Doctors
Date: Sun, 10th – Sun, 17th November 2024.
Venue: Wholeness House, Abuja.
Registration fee: ₦50,000
To register click the button below.
EASTERN ZONE
CMDA Rivers
The CMDA Rivers family for its monthly meeting gathered at the IDU Conference Hall, RSUTH, for a handover/award fellowship with the theme: The Servant Leadership a Way of Life. The event’s speaker Dr. Iragunima (CEO, Atinu Critical Care Hospital Port Harcourt), addressed the incoming leaders and all attendees on the importance of service as a way of life for Christian medics. As a chapter, they met consistently for weekly virtual prayer meetings.
CMDA ABIA
The brethren in Abia converged for their monthly meeting at the Roots Restaurant and Café Umuahia. The fellowship titled “A Call to Impact the World” included discussions on the lessons learned from the 6th Joint Conference.
CMDA EBONYI
Ebonyi joint Doctors and Students monthly forum, held on the last Tuesday of every month, brought the family together for fellowship at the Community Medicine Seminar Room on September 24, 2024.
CMDA ENUGU
The CMDA Enugu combined doctors and students fellowship for the month was held at the NOHE Conference Hall. Activities during the fellowship mainly included praise worship, prayer sessions, and the ministration of the word by the CEO Prof Chima Onoka. The agenda also featured the Secretariat Project Briefing, Sub-chapter Subscription, Missions, and the Welfare & Health Week report. The event also featured thanksgiving for the success of the 6th Joint Conference.
CMDA CROSS River
CMDA Cross River chapter Doctors and Students gathered for its monthly forum themed “Missions Awareness” The event featured a Talk on the theme, as well as prayers and preparations for the upcoming missions at Oban. The meeting took place at the Chapel of Upper Room, UCTH, on September 19, 2024.
CMDA ANAMBRA
In Anambra, the brethren met for their September congress at the Clinical Building, NAUTH. They listened intently to Prof. Joy Ebenebe as she spoke on the event’s theme: Excellence in Medical Practice. The meeting was held on the 29th of September 2024.
CMDA IMO
CMDA Imo family met for yet another beautiful time of fellowship at Dr. Udonyang’s residence, enjoying an hour of praise, prayers, and a study on the Word facilitated by Dr. Okere Emeka. The meeting also featured CME training on Pharmacovigilance by Dr. Don Anele.
CMDA AKWAIBOM
CMDA Akwa Ibom state chapter invited all its members to a general house fellowship, with the main focus of the meeting being to pray together as a family in line with Psalm 65:2. The prayer meeting took place at the Paediatrics Seminar Room on September 27, 2024.
WESTERN ZONE
CMDA SAGAMO
The CMDA Sagamu family met weekly to pray together and held its general meeting for the month on the 25th of September at the “Children’s Auditorium, Reigning Christ Chapel, OOUTH, Sagamu.
CMDA ILE-IFE
CMDA Ile Ife remained committed to praying for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria and the Children of God during their weekly prayer meetings. The chapter held its August family meeting at the CMDA Secretariat, Elusiyan House, in an atmosphere of praise and worship. They received God’s word from Prof. John Okeniyi, who spoke on the topic: A Believer in the Kingdom and a Leader in the World: Should Christian Doctors Take up Political Responsibility? The event took place on August 12, 2024.
CMDA LUTH
CMDA LUTH partnered with St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mende, for a medical outreach at the church premises in Maryland, Lagos, in line with the vision of CMDA Nigeria of caring for the whole man. The state chapter met at the Chapel of Transfiguration, LUTH, for its monthly fellowship, tagged “IMPACT: Synopsis of the 6th Joint Conference.” Activities during the meeting included worship, the Word, and experience sharing from the concluded joint conference. The chapter also met virtually to pray as a family each week.
CMDA LASUTH
CMDA LASUTH gathered its members for fellowship to learn together as a family while studying the Logo Exploration. The event took place at the Chapel of St. Luke the Physician on the 18th of September, 2024.
CMDA LAUTECH
CMDA Doctors and Students at LAUTECH had an awesome time of fellowship and encounter together at the LTH Chapel, giving thanks to God as a family. Dr. Bolaji Oyetunde Oyelade ministered to the family on the topic, “Making Your Life Count in God’s Agenda,” explaining God’s agenda for man, as being created in God’s image is part of it. He also noted that to count in God’s agenda, one must set aside personal ambitions and pursuits, drawing examples from the lives of Ruth, Joseph, and Mary. It was indeed a great time in God’s presence.
CMDA FMC ABEOKUTA
CMDA Ile-Ife met early in the month for its monthly fellowship having Dr. Tunde Afolabi the CMAC Uniosun Teaching Hospital as the event’s speaker. He taught on the event theme “Medicine and Entrepreneurship: The Christian Doctor Perspective” inspiring members to take purposeful action. The hybrid event was held both online via Zoom and physically at the CMDA Secretariat, Elusiyan House. The chapter also met weekly for its virtual prayer meetings.
CMDA ADO-EKITI
As a beacon of Godly parenting, the CMDA Ado-Ekiti monthly fellowship, themed “PARENTING: As A Busy Doctor,” brought together not only the chapter’s members at the ART Seminar Room, EKSUTH, but also members of the western chapters of CMDA Nigeria, who joined via Zoom. They listened attentively to Prof. Olabanji, the CMD of EKSUTH, who spoke practically on the topic, with the anchor scripture from Proverbs 22:6.
CMDA OYO
To keep their fire burning, the brethren at Oyo consistently met for their online prayer meeting via Zoom, uplifting their members, the hospital, and Nigeria to the Lord.
CMDA KWARA
In Kwara State, the newly inaugurated combined chapter of KWASUTH-HMB-MOH organized its first monthly fellowship, with doctors and students from the UITH chapter also in attendance. The theme of the meeting was “Networking for Success as a Christian Doctor,” with Prof. Ayo Ogunmodede serving as the resource person. The fellowship aimed to encourage members to view networking as a valuable tool for success in life and to see CMDA as an opportunity for building meaningful connections. Additionally, the meeting re-emphasized the vision of CMDA and highlighted the importance of the newly established chapter. The meeting was held at the Ante-Natal Clinic, KWASUTH, Ilorin, on 20th September 2024
CMDA OSOGBO
In Osogbo, the brethren gathered at the Hospital Chapel for their monthly fellowship. The main focus of the meeting was to provide an overview of the Joint Conference (IMPACT: SHARE, SERVE, SHINE) and to warmly welcome the new house officers into the CMDA UTH chapter.
NOTHERN ZONE
CMDA TARABA
The CMDA Taraba family gathered for a General Meeting at the Hospital Chapel, FMC Jalingo. A major feature of the fellowship was a recap of the 6th Joint Conference, imprinting the lessons of the conference on the hearts of members. The chapter also continued its weekly prayer meetings via Zoom.
CMDA FCT
The CMDA FCT Municipal Chapter held an engaging fellowship at the National Hospital Chapel, featuring Dr. Obioma Aririsukwu as the discussion leader. The theme, “Medical Practice (in Nigeria) and Financial Freedom: Facts Vs. Myths,” explored various aspects of financial freedom, including its meanings, sources of income, and the advantages and disadvantages associated with it. A key takeaway emphasized the importance of defining personal financial goals—whether that involves retiring early, starting a business, or traveling the world. Having clear objectives provides motivation and a structured approach to achieving financial independence.
CMDA adamawa
The brethren at Adamawa enjoyed a great fellowship this month titled “A Valuable Physician,” anchored in Job 13:4. During the gathering, new house officers were warmly welcomed into the chapter.
CMDA GWAGWALADA
CMDA Gwagwalada, in collaboration with Praise Church Gwagwalada, organized a medical outreach, providing compassionate care and sharing the gospel with individual.
CMDA KADUNA
CMDA Kaduna invited its members for a post-outreach and 6th Joint Conference prayer meeting at the Academic Block, BDTH, on August 24, 2024.
CMDA BIDA
The CMDA family at Niger, Bida, enjoyed sweet hours of prayer throughout the month as they adhered to their weekly prayer meetings via the chapter’s WhatsApp page. They convened for September’s breakfast meeting at the Praisefield Chapel, FMC Bida. Dr. Adekanye encouraged members on the meeting’s theme: “Sharing Christ in Contemporary Times.” The meeting was also streamed online via Zoom for members who could not attend in person.
CMDA BORNO
The brethren at Kano invited their members to join the monthly meeting online via Zoom. The meeting featured a summary of the updates and resolutions reached at the recently concluded Joint Conference at Bingham.
CMDA BIDA
CMDA Kano met for fellowship via Zoom, focusing on Faith & Medicine: Helping the Christian Doctor and the Patient to Balance Faith & Medicine, with Dr. Ademola as the speaker. The event took place on August 25, 2024.
CMDA PLATEAU
In Plateau, the brethren met for their monthly breakfast meeting, tagged “IMPACT.” The main focus of the gathering was a post-conference review of the recently concluded CMDA Nigeria Joint Conference at Bingham. The meeting took place at Faith Alive Hospital in Jos on the 14th of September, 2024.
CMDA BORNO
In response to the flooding in Maiduguri, CMDA Borno visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp at the EYN Farm Center. They provided relief materials and conducted medical consultations, ministering to the spirit, soul, and body of the flood victims. The visit took place on the 19th of September, 2024
CMDA ZARIA
In Zaria, the brethren gathered for their monthly Doctor’s Lunch Meeting at the Students Chapel, ABUTH. The meeting, themed “Work-Life Balance: The Christian Perspective,” addressed important questions such as how work affects family life and how doctors can establish a healthy balance between work and personal life. It was a life-transforming session for the CMDA Zaria doctors in attendance.
CMDA KEFFI
Deliberately committed to weekly prayer meetings, members of CMDA Keffi met virtually via Zoom to seek the face of God together. They gathered at the FMC Conference Hall, Keffi for their general house fellowship. The event focused on “End of Life Care: Teaching How to Offer Holistic Care to a Dying Patient.” Members who attended were awarded CME points. The fellowship took place on the 12th of September, 2024
CALL TO PRAYER:
Mt 14:14-23;
“GIVE YE THEM TO EAT” – Taking responsibility for a generation – 2
Meeting people’s needs is one of Jesus’ greatest advertising strategies and an attribute of His love and kindness. God is not one to see people sick, tired and hungry and not do something about it. His solution was: “Give ye them to eat.” Ordinarily, the disciples had no food with them and Jesus knew it. They did not have enough money and Jesus knew that also. There was no market nearby to get enough food, Jesus knew that too. So what was the essence of an instruction that was practically impossible to obey?
THE ESSENCE WAS TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THEMSELVES AND LOOK TO JESUS – THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH (Heb. 12:2).
Brethren, let us look up to God through Jesus Christ.
Let us not look around at the circumstances.
- In the text above, Jesus looked up to heaven and blessed the meal.
- At the graveside of Lazarus Jesus lifted up his eyes and gave thanks.
- As Jesus focused on the circumstances, he wept at the grave side of Lazarus but when he looked up and gave thanks, he made Lazarus come out of the grave.
- It is important where we look.
- In caring for the whole man: spirit and soul and body, we must continuously look to the Master alone.
- A political or economic solution alone cannot meet the need of a sick, tired and hungry generation.
- But God can and together with him we proclaim that we can in Jesus name!
PRAYER POINTS
- Give thanks to God for His word and the light He has given us.
- Give thanks for the gift of family, friends, fellowship of brethren and fellow Nigerians.
- Give thanks for CMDA, Nigeria: God has been faithful to us as a house.
- Ask God to help us all to look to Him alone as we go on in our walk of faith.
- Pray for the leaders of CMDA at all levels that we may learn to look only to God for direction and supplies.
- Let us pray for leaders at all levels in Nigeria, that God in His mercy may grant them grace to look above and not just abroad for direction and supplies.
- Let us offer praise and thanksgiving as God has heard our requests.
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