The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has announced the suspension of four doctors from practising medicine in the country.
This was shared on Monday through the social platforms of the council.
The Investigation Panel is the authorized body responsible for examining cases where it is alleged that a registered medical practitioner or dental surgeon has acted unprofessionally.
The panel consists of 15 members who are all registered medical practitioners or dental surgeons.
It said, “The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has ordered the Interim Suspension from the Medical Profession in Nigeria of the following registered medical practitioners:
1. Dr. Ejike Ferdinand Orji.
2. Dr. Richard Chukwujekwu Okoye.
3. Dr. Olalekan Olatise.
4. Dr. Buliaminu Adebayo Adigun.
“These registered practitioners are, by this order, not allowed to practice Medicine in Nigeria until the cases against them are determined by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
“Notices of their suspension have been communicated to them and relevant institutions to enforce this order.”