A Year of Impact, Growth, and Service
Join us as we reflect on an extraordinary year filled with milestones, service, and unforgettable moments.The Highlight video captures everything that happened in 2024, from January to December – all the events, council meetings, student activities, doctor activities, and more.
Get informed and relive the highlights of an impactful year!
SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Sen. Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo
Her Excellency, Dame Sen. Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo: A Legacy of Service and Leadership
Discover the extraordinary journey of Dame Sen. Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, DSSRS – a leader who has redefined excellence in public service, healthcare, and leadership. Her inspiring story showcases resilience, dedication, and a passion for making a difference.
Professor Dike Ojji
Prof. Dike Ojji: A Trailblazer in Medicine and Mentorship.
Journey through the inspiring story of Prof. Dike Ojji, a physician, researcher, and mentor whose contributions to medicine has inspired and impacted many lives. From pioneering advancements in cardiovascular health to shaping the next generation of medical professionals, Prof. Ojji exemplifies excellence, innovation, and compassion.
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EASTERN ZONE
CMDA Rivers
Ending the year in celebration, the CMDA Rivers family converged for a love feast at Dr. Iragunima’s residence in Golf Estate to relax and rejoice for God’s goodness to the chapter in 2024. The feast, themed LOVE IMPACT (1 Cor. 13), featured talks, games, the chapter’s annual report, a children’s corner, and an exhortation by Prof. Sidney Ejimadu. After beginning the month with its love feast on December 1st, the chapter consistently held its weekly virtual Friday prayer meetings.
CMDA ANAMBRA
In Anambra, CMDA members gathered with their families for the chapter’s 2024 end-of-year Love Feast at Moonshine Residence, Madubuko Street, Nnewi. Coming together with gifts and coolers, they enjoyed a pleasant time feasting in the presence of the Lord.
CMDA CROSS RIVER
CMDA Cross River held its annual CMDA State Week in the first week of December. Activities included a joint prayer meeting with students on Monday, December 2nd, an advocacy visit to the Chief Medical Director, and the presentation of items to the Accident and Emergency Department on Tuesday. The week also featured an online symposium titled Coping as Christian Medics in a Difficult Economy by Prof. Chima Onoka, a drama night titled Rapha Theatre Day, outreach to colleagues, classmates, and alumni, and a Healing Praise and Welcome of Year 1 service on Saturday. The State Week ended on Sunday, December 8th, with a General Thanksgiving event held at the Upper Room Chapel, UCTH, and a virtual CMDA UCTH Alumni Reunion.
To wrap up the year’s activities, the chapter convened for a picnic at the UCTH Field on December 21st, 2024, to enjoy fellowship as a family.
CMDA ABIA
In Abia, brethren (students and doctors) gathered for the end-of-year Love Feast at Roots Café and Restaurant along BCA Road, Umuahia, Abia State. Coming together in love and unity, they thanked God for the chapter’s exam successes, good health, and committed members while celebrating the festive season. The feast, held on December 7th, 2024, featured activities such as praise and worship, exhortation, testimonies, a prayer charge, birthday celebrations, upcoming plans for the next year, announcements, the CMDA Nigeria anthem, and refreshments.
CMDA ANAMBRA
In Anambra, CMDA members gathered with their families for the chapter’s 2024 end-of-year Love Feast at Moonshine Residence, Madubuko Street, Nnewi. Coming together with gifts and coolers, they enjoyed a pleasant time feasting in the presence of the Lord.
CMDA IMO
In collaboration with VGCF, CMDA Imo successfully conducted a medical mission at Progressive Primary School, Umuawuka Mbaoma, Emii, Owerri North. The outreach took place on December 14th, 2024.
CMDA ENUGU
CMDA Enugu held its annual Health Week from Wednesday, December 15th, to Sunday, December 19th. Themed Being a Positive Influence in the Health Sector, the week commenced with an opening ceremony and workshop at the College Auditorium, ESUT College of Medicine. Activities included two medical and surgical outreaches, impacting over a thousand individuals through medical consultations, eye and dental care, and 15 successful surgeries at Nneise Ugiri-Ike, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State. The Health Week concluded with a Thanksgiving and Family Dinner at the NOHE Conference Hall, where members expressed gratitude to God for the success of the event and His blessings throughout 2024.
CMDA EBONYI
The CMDA Ebonyi family (doctors and students) came together for the State’s Maiden CMDA Week. The seven-day program, themed UNIFIED FOR IMPACT: BURNING, LOVING, IMPACTING & RISING, began with an opening ceremony at the Cooperative Hall, FETHA 2. On the second day, members actively donated blood and evangelized to patients in the wards at AEFUTH. The executives of both the doctors’ and students’ arms from EBSUTH and AEFUTH also made an advocacy visit to the CMD of the hospital.
Day three featured an interactive session with students, with the CMD, Prof. Robinson Onoh, in attendance. On day four, members visited EBSU Staff Secondary School for missions. Day five included a football match between EBSUTH and AEFUTH. Day six was a color picnic held at Woodberry Hotel. The final day, Sunday, was marked with a thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Provincial Headquarters, Presco Junction, where members expressed sincere gratitude to God for His love and mercies.
WESTERN ZONE
CMDA BININ
The CMDA doctors’ arm at UBTH, for Wholeness Missions, conducted a prison outreach at Oko Central Prison, also making a brief visit to Benin Prison. During the outreach, they ministered to the inmates through fellowship, medical consultations, and the distribution of welfare items. The outreach took place on December 26th, 2024. Additionally, the chapter held weekly virtual prayer meetings throughout the year.
CMDA ILE-IFE
In Ile-Ife, the chapter met weekly for virtual prayer meetings. They also visited the Covenant Orphanage & Welfare Centre, reaching out to the children with Christ’s love and donating welfare materials, including mattresses. The chapter concluded its 2024 activities with a Carol and End-of-Year Programme themed THE PRINCE OF PEACE (Isaiah 9:6). The event included Bible readings, a word ministration by Prof. E. O. Komolafe, song ministrations, and the inauguration of the Students’ Arm Executives. The Carol Service was held at the Chapel of Grace, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, on December 9th, 2024.
CMDA LUTH
CMDA LUTH doctors commenced the month with a virtual prayer session on December 1st. On December 7th, they held the second phase of the Medizoe Experience worship meeting, followed by the chapter’s End-of-Year Dinner and Students’ Handover ceremony themed The Resurgence on December 8th.
In partnership with Children’s Medical Outreach, they conducted a Medical Outreach for children at the Methodist Church, Bayeku, Ikorodu, on December 14th. Another outreach was organized in collaboration with the Foundation for Students Mission at Maiden Nursery and Primary School, Mile 12, Lagos, on December 26th.
CMDA FMC SAGAMU
The OOUTH Sagamu brethren consistently met on Wednesdays for prayer fellowship. On December 18th, they gathered for an End-of-Year Thanksgiving and Testimony Service to express gratitude to God for His goodness and mercy. The meeting was held at the Teenagers’ Auditorium, Reigning Christ Chapel, Sagamu, with the virtual participation of Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
CMDA OSOGBO
Doctors and students of CMDA Osogbo celebrated God’s love, support, and mercy during the chapter’s Christmas Carol themed Wonderful Counsellor. The Carol held at the Chapel of Hope on December 18th, 2024.
CMDA KWARA
In Kwara, the doctors and students of IUTH ended the year’s activities with a joint Love Feast themed In All Thy Ways. The fellowship held at the Small Chapel of Christ the Healer, UITH, on December 6th, 2024.
CMDA KWARA (KWASUTH)
The joint chapter of Kwasuth, HMB, and MOH gathered for their final family meeting of the year to dwell in the presence of the Most High, giving thanks to Him for His goodness. They convened for the meeting at the Ante-natral Clinic. KWASUTH, Taiwo Ilorin, on the 20th of December 2024.
CMDA LAUTECH
CMDA LAUTECH family (doctors and students) celebrated the year with a Christmas Cantata themed Beholding the Lamb. Rev. Dr. Olusola Lawal ministered the word during the event, which was held at Gangway Hall on December 13th, 2024. The chapter later convened virtually for a prayer session to thank God and commit the coming year to Him.
CMDA LASUTH
CMDA LASUTH held its End-of-Year Thanksgiving Fellowship at the Chapel of St. Luke the Physician on December 11th, 2024, where members gathered as a family to give thanks to God.
CMDA ASABA
To celebrate the greatest gift to mankind and God’s goodness throughout the year, the CMDA Asaba chapter held its Christmas Love Feast at St. Patrick’s College on December 22nd, 2024.
NORTHERN ZONE
CMDA KEFFI
The CMDA Keffi chapter held its virtual weekly prayer meetings, actively committing the chapter to God and expressing gratitude for an impactful year. They convened for the chapter’s Annual End-of-Year Thanksgiving and House Officers’ Sendforth at the Conference Hall, FMC Keffi, on December 12th, 2024.
CMDA KADUNA
In Kaduna, the CMDA family came together for a joint Doctors-Students Carol, Thanksgiving, and Dinner Night. The gathering, filled with fellowship, love, and the Holy Spirit, took place at the Chapel of Goodness, ABUTH Shika, on December 8th, 2024.
CMDA ADAMAWA
To mark the end of fellowship for the year, the CMDA Adamawa family gathered for a joyful hangout and Family Love Feast at Beeth Haran on December 14th, 2024.
CMDA PLATEAU
The CMDA Plateau family assembled to give thanks to God for His wonders and share testimonies of His goodness. The 2024 Thanksgiving Program included Bible readings, hymns, testimonies, games, and prayers of gratitude. The event held at Ocheke’s Residence, Rantya, on December 14th, 2024.
CMDA BIDA
The CMDA Bida family held weekly prayer meetings, lifting their cares to the Lord. They also convened for a Special End-of-Year Thanksgiving that featured testimonies, personal and family presentations, House Officers’ presentations, and reports. The fellowship took place at Prasiefield Chapel, FMCA Bida, on December 15th, 2024.
CMDA KANO
In Kano, the brethren held an election and inauguration meeting to appoint new chapter executives, ensuring the chapter remains vibrant. The meeting was conducted both virtually via Google Meet and physically at ECWA Eye Hospital, Kano.
CMDA BORNO
In preparation for Wholeness Missions in Borno, the brethren gathered for several prayer sessions, committing the mission into God’s hands for guidance and provision. Themed The Balm of Gilead (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11), the mission brought together 53 doctors and students who ministered at Hosanna Baptist Church, Railway Quarters, providing medical outreach and holistic care to the community. The outreach occurred on December 7th, 2024. The following day, they provided relief to Christian flood victims in the area.
CMDA TARABA
The CMDA Taraba chapter held weekly virtual prayer meetings via Zoom, expressing hearts full of gratitude to God for another successful year.
CMDA SOKOTO
The CMDA Sokoto doctors gathered for the chapter’s final breakfast meeting of the year to thank the Lord together. The meeting was held at the Hospital Chapel, SON, UDTH.
“Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.” – Revelation 11:17
- We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty! In this month of giving, give finances but also give thanks!
- In all thy giving, give thanks to God Almighty!
- Thanksgiving is a major activity of heaven. As we enter the last week of November, let us give thanks to God for all He is to us and all He has done for us. Indeed, if we think well, we would thank well.
- “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Thanksgiving keeps us operating within God’s will for our lives.
- “And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.” – John 6:11
- Thanksgiving will keep us in the realm where all our needs are met with God’s abundance.
- “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.” – Luke 22:19
- Thanksgiving will help us go through the greatest challenges of life and come out victorious! At the last supper Jesus knew his betrayal, suffering death and burial was approaching, yet He gave thanks! He saw beyond the death and burial into the resurrection and enthronement and gave thanks!
- Thanksgiving helps us to see and receive the victory ahead.
- No wonder the Apostle Paul always gave thanks. Eph1:16, Col 1:3, 1Thess 1:2.
- In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
PRAYER POINTS
- Give thanks to God for his goodness and mercy over your life, family, ministry, career, and the numerous support networks such as the church, community, the nation. Indeed, it is of the Lord’s mercy that we have not been consumed.
- Give thanks to God for His mercy over CMDA at all levels: Board of Trustees, Governing Board, Secretariat, Doctors Arm, Global Network and Students arm. It is of His mercy that we have not been consumed!
- Give thanks for the success of all CMDA programs from January till November. God has preserved our going out and coming in. He has blessed our meetings with His presence. He has provided all our needs.
- Give God thanks for successful transition of both the doctors and students leadership.
- Give thanks for wisdom, grace, mercy and peace for the new leadership at all levels.
- Let’s pray for the for the Lady doctors program with the theme: ‘striking the balance-family life, career and ministry’, coming up on 7th December, 2024 that there will be an outpouring of the ‘Deborah anointing’ upon all participants, speakers and listeners alike in Jesus name.
- Give thanks for Nigeria for God is at work and better is the end of this year 2024 than the beginning thereof in Jesus name!
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