Dr Suleiman Muhammad Farusi

Publicity Secretary, NMA Borno State

Dr. Suleiman Muhammad Farusi hails from Biu Local Government in Borno State. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maiduguri and is now a Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Media and Public Relations Experience

With a wealth of experience in media and public relations, Dr. Farusi has held several key positions:

• Secretary and Director of Media and Publicity for the University of Maiduguri Medical Students Association (UMMESA)
• Head of Media and Publicity for the Borno State Medical Students Association (BOMSA)
• Member of publicity committees for NMA in both Adamawa and Borno State chapters

His effective leadership in these roles significantly increased the visibility of the organizations he served.

International Experience

Dr. Farusi's career is distinguished by his global engagements, having represented Nigeria as an Ambassador to several prestigious international forums:

• Bangladesh International Medical Students Scientific Congress
• 18th International Congress for Medical Science Students and Young Doctors in Sofia
• 15th Warsaw International Congress for Young Scientists in Poland

His commitment to knowledge-sharing and global health communication is evident in these ambassadorial roles.

Professional Training and Development

• Maiden training of the Nigerian Conference of Field and Applied Epidemiology by Nigerian Centre for Disease Control
• Training on Effective Service Delivery, Staff Attitude: A vital element in effective service Delivery at MAUTH Yola
• Various other professional development courses

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Farusi has received numerous awards of excellence for his contributions, including the prestigious Companion of Honour of UMMESA (COHU).

Community Service

A passionate advocate for community service, he is also a member of several non-governmental organizations involved in outreach programs.

Personal Interests

Beyond his medical and leadership roles, Dr. Farusi enjoys:

• Reading
• Traveling
• Practicing Transcendental Meditation

Vision for NMA

His vision for the NMA Borno State Branch includes enhancing community engagement and public health impact through innovative communication strategies, reflecting his commitment to service and excellence.

Dr. Farusi is happily married and continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication throughout his career.