Dr Monica Simisola Alabi, a medical doctor based in the United Kingdom, has revealed that she is leaving the British National Health Service (NHS).
She also said she is open to returning to Nigeria for more opportunities in the medical sector.
Dr Alabi, a University of Lagos alumni, said Nigeria made her who she is through cheap education.
She further stated that, unlike her colleagues, she didn’t spend thousands of dollars to be educated in Nigeria.
Dr Alabi revealed that she is resigning from the NHS after 20 years to focus on development work in Nigeria and Britain.
Her words:
”After working in the NHS for 20 years, I decided to leave my permanent role as Partner to create more capacity in my life to contribute to health systems development in the two countries that have made the most impact in my life personally and professionally.
”Nigeria educated me almost for free. My colleagues racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars to become doctors. Nigeria made me a doctor for next to nothing and handed me over to the United Kingdom for my higher training and leadership development, which are invaluable.
”From NHS Top Leaders programme to the accelerated director development scheme and many more. Apart from work, these countries looked after my health in my most difficult moments.
”I have had surgeries in both countries and have been well cared for. My mission is to continue to work across these two countries that are special in their own ways.
”I am open to health systems development work in these two countries only.”
Apart from her medical practice, Dr Alabi is the founder of Beyond Wealth, a forum that brings together business and corporate leaders to share ideas and grow while also impacting their community.
She is also an author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and wellness expert.
