Alfa Saadu: Nigerian doctor who died of coronavirus after leaving retirement to save lives

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“My dad was a living legend, worked for the NHS for 40 years saving people’s lives here and in Africa.”

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The doctor, who grew up in Kwara state, moved to the UK when he was 12 years old and worked for most of his career in the UK, with a stint of teaching at a hospital in Nigeria. The doctor was not working on the frontline fighting the coronavirus pandemic when he contracted the virus. “Alfa was well-known at the trust for his passion for ensuring our patients received high-quality care. He was a committed member of the team and is remembered fondly by many.”

“Late Dr Saadu provided leadership for our people in the diaspora as he served for many years as chairman, Kwara State Association of Nigeria ,” Saraki tweeted.

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