As Nigerians mourn the sudden demise of the late first Plastic Surgeon in Northern Nigeria, Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David, the Medical and Dental Consultant Association, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja and Medical Women Association of Nigeria, (MWAN) Kogi State Chapter recently held a procession in honour of the late surgical expert.
The event which took place at the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja attracted friends, family, course mates and colleagues of the deceased whose death left people across different divides devastated.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Dr Olatunde Alabi described Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David as a virtuous woman whose sudden demise has thrown the surgical world into sorrow.
While describing the deceased as a big gain in heaven following her humanitarian service to the nation, and across the world, Dr Alabi noted the late plastic surgeon was an epitome of humility, who is widely loved by all that have had encounter with her.
Dr Alabi told the gathering to emulate the good virtues of the deceased, adding that she would forever be remembered for her simplicity, humility, hard work and commitment to the work of God.
In his speech, Dr Ebune Ojochide, from the Surgery Department, Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, explained that late Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David lived a fulfilled life while on earth.
Dr Ojochide, who lauded the deceased for her exemplary leadership while on earth said “Living a life worthy of emulation is what people should strive to achieve. She fought the good fight and died in the process, and she has been and will continue to be remembered for her selfless service to her country”.
Adding his voice, the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Ododo Bernard said the deceased was humility personified. He pointed out that Nigeria has lost a great woman on earth.
He charged the gathering to imbibe the positive life of Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David,
On his part, the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Federal University, Lokoja, Prof. Mike Ogirima said the deceased was his classmate in 1982.
According to him, the deceased while on earth promoted the work of God and has won many souls for God.
The immediate past President, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Dr Mrs Patricia Medupin who could not hide her tears recalled that the deceased was the first member to be lost in the history of the association in Kogi State.
Dr Medupin further revealed the role the deceased played when MWAN was launched in Kogi State in 2015. He said that she played an important role in sustaining the growth of the association.
Dr Medupin averred that the death of Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David has brought sorrow and sadness to the association, just as she described her as a pillar who will forever be missed.
She maintained that NWAN is still shocked over the demise of Dr Halima Grace Rabeh David, urging her family to take solace over the irreplaceable loss.
Also speaking, the Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA) Dr Baoku Olushola lamented that NMA has lost some members in the last four months.
He described the death of the deceased as sad, just as he commended the family of the deceased for raising a woman who helped change the lives of many in the world.
According to him, Dr. Halima Grace Rabeh David lived up to the oath in line with her profession, family, religion urging everyone to retrace their steps to serve God.
