In its wisdom, the Powers that Be in Kano state nominated Five Medical Doctors as Commissioners and automatically they would become members of the State Executive Council.
However, this might have been done without consideration for other professions in the land.
The worry now is that how can the nominees from a single profession ensure good governance without the input of othersĀ ?
Interestingly, this development is also trailed by the decision of the National body of the Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) to present a merit award to the state Governor.
So many believe this is to show appreciation to the the beneficiary for nominating Five members of the NMA as Commissioners.
Following closely, just as how sprinters in an invitation relay(4x100) run for laurels in a Secondary School's Inter House Sports , is the Kano state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Correspondents Council's decision, in its wisdom presented an award of excellence to the the state helmsman.
Sadly, no one is talking about the dust raised by corruption allegations leveled against the recipient of the two awards, even though it is very dangerous for professional bodies to lay a bad precedent.
