NIGERIAN PHYSICIAN ADVOCACY GROUP

HCR · Health Issues

Advocated for J-1 visa waiver reforms to improve access for Nigerian international medical graduates in underserved U.S. communities; promoted bipartisan support for H.R. 1201 - Doctors in Our Borders Act. Engaged on USAID global health funding for Nigeria, urging restoration of budget cuts impacting maternal/child health and infectious disease programs. Educated policymakers on the contributions of Nigerian physicians and the impact of immigration barriers on U.S. healthcare capacity.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1201

FOR · Foreign Relations

Engaged on implications for U.S.-Nigeria relations, trade, and health collaboration. Educated policymakers on the contributions of Nigerian physicians and the impact of immigration barriers on U.S. healthcare capacity. Opposed potential designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC); engaged on implications for U.S.-Nigeria relations, trade, and health collaboration. Discussed implications of lack of USAID and proposed diaspora solutions to create gap and funding for healthcare services in both Nigeria and domestically.

IMM · Immigration

Advocated for J-1 visa waiver reforms to improve access for Nigerian international medical graduates in underserved U.S. communities; promoted bipartisan support for H.R. 1201 - Doctors in Our Borders Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1201