Khadijah Sadiq: A woman worth celebrating
Khadijah Sadiq, Medical Student,ย Nile University of Nigeria, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“A woman worth Celebrating.
Today, I want to tell everyone about an outstanding, hardworking and compassionate woman who has served as a role model to me and inspired me over the years.
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Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu the President Elect (2024-2026) of ๐จ๐๐๐- ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น, is a pediatrician and global health advocate renowned for her dedication to women’s health and cancer care. A trailblazer in Nigerian healthcare, she founded Medicaid Radio-Diagnostics & Clinics, Abuja’s first comprehensive diagnostic center, to address significant gaps in medical services. Recognizing the pressing need for improved cancer care, she also launched the MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION which promotes cancer awareness, prevention, and access to treatment.
Dr Zainab has been in numerous positions over the years which she has used to impact peopleโs lives by supporting not only the fight against cancer, but also fight against illiteracy, poverty, Injustice, and empowering underprivileged communities.
I have had the privilege to witness Dr. Zainabโs remarkable philanthropy and accomplishments up close over the years. This unique perspective has allowed me to observe, firsthand, the dedication, skill, and vision that she brings to her work.
Dr Zainabโs ability to build a beautiful family while achieving impressive career growth has been a profound source of inspiration to me. Her dedication to both personal and professional growth serves as an exemplary model of ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ and ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ.
In our hometown of Kebbi State, she is referred to as โMother of Healthโ because of her dedication to the well being of all.
I am so proud of Dr. Zainab and all her accomplishments, and I aspire to be as great as she has been, as I grow and progress in my career.
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu your excellency Ma, I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to learn under your mentorship and to benefit from your guidance and insights.”
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