Doctor Praised for Selfless Service After Treating Accident Victim Beyond Work Hours
TEC News|Nasarawa |22nd November, 2025.
In a moment that has touched many Nigerians across social media, a medical doctor at the General Hospital Akwanga has been praised for his exceptional display of humanity and professional dedication.
The doctor, identified as Dr. Bernard, reportedly stayed long after his official duty hours to treat a woman who was rushed to the facility following a road accident. According to the eyewitness who rescued the victim and made the viral Facebook post, Dr. Bernard attended to the patient without hesitation, without complaint, and without demanding any form of payment.
The post, which has since gained significant traction online, describes the doctor’s intervention as “true humanity”— a rare demonstration of compassion in a time when many Nigerians worry about the declining state of public healthcare and cases of medical professionals prioritizing money over duty.
The Good Samaritan who brought the victim to the hospital expressed deep appreciation for Dr. Bernard’s selflessness, urging Nigerians to acknowledge and celebrate him as an example of what medical service should be.
“This incredible doctor went above and beyond, staying after work hours to treat a woman I picked up from an accident scene without asking for anything in return. That’s true humanity!” the post read.
The message sparked a wave of commendation, with many Nigerians stating that stories like this remind the nation that there are still doctors who genuinely care about saving lives — despite the pressures, poor working conditions, and economic challenges confronting the healthcare sector.
Health advocates say the act highlights the critical importance of supporting and recognizing frontline workers who continue to uphold their oath regardless of circumstances.
Dr. Bernard’s gesture stands as a shining example of the medical profession at its best — compassionate, selfless, and driven by humanity above financial reward.
