The mandate secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, has commended the resilience and commitment of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (FCT), particularly those working with HSES, for bringing honor to the FCT by securing the prestigious Daisy Award for the FCT, despite numerous nominations from other states.
Dr. Fasawe stated this during the presentation of the international award to Mrs. Rosemary Okorafor, a registered nurse from Karchi General Hospital, who surpassed other contenders by meeting all the requirements for the award.
The 49-year-old assistant director of Nursing became the first Nigerian to ever receive this international award.
The Daisy Award is given to nurses who exemplify core values and consistently demonstrate excellence in patient care and nursing practice.
The award was presented by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNA).
Presenting the award, the association representatives, Dr. Emikia Iwu (board member) and Dr. Esther Oshunluyi (Chair of the Health Mission Committee) confirmed that the selection guidelines were strictly followed and expressed satisfaction that the best candidate was chosen.
They emphasised that the award aims to encourage and reward dedicated nurses while addressing the issue of nurses leaving the country for better opportunities abroad.
In recognition of their commitment, other nominees were also decorated with the Daisy Foundation chest pin.
