Surgeon-General of Nigeria: the history, the politics and the need.

Abstract

In the beginning of the year (2014) , the Federal Government of Nigeria agreed in principle to establish the office of the Surgeon General of Nigeria(SGN). However, while it was welcomed by the community of doctors, the other health workers rose up against it alleging that it was another ploy by doctors to subjugate other members of the health  team. This write- up has examined the history of the office of Surgeon General, what gaps it aims to fill and gains it could bring to a nation with dismal health indices.

Key words: Surgeon-General, Nigeria, history, politics