The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency officially clarified on Tuesday that Letters of Introduction issued by recognized professional associations to medical practitioners must be provided free of charge. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, issued the warning following a comprehensive stakeholders' engagement with leadership bodies, including the Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives. The administrative order establishes that no practitioner should be subjected to verification fees.
The administrative directive is crucial for eliminating extortion and ensuring transparency during the state’s medical licensing procedures. The primary purpose of the Letter of Introduction is to enable the state regulatory body to verify that medical practitioners are actively operating within approved parameters, creating a reliable, authenticated database of healthcare professionals. By securing a joint compliance agreement with medical unions to eliminate unauthorized fees, the agency lowers operational friction for practitioners and ensures accurate record-keeping across the state's healthcare system.
This regulatory step highlights the state executive's commitment to consumer protection, transparency, and anti-corruption within public administration. By establishing open channels for practitioners to report illegal fee collections, the agency reinforces internal accountability and strengthens its partnership with civil civil-society institutions. This administrative control helps maintain a highly regulated, safe, and professional medical workforce, improving institutional trust and protecting public health delivery indicators across Edo State.
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