Debbie

MD | Singer | Writer

#Godsglorifiedgirl

[Nathaniel Bassey @nathanielblow]

As long as you are comfortable with mediocrity, you would not be passionate about excellence.

[DON “Tobechukwu” Ade 👑 @Row_Haastrup]

Ruth Granville Elton, Nigeria’s oldest missionary, passed away at the age of 91 in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

She was born in Britain but later became a Nigerian citizen, following in the footsteps of her father, Pa Elton, who introduced Pentecostalism to Nigeria in 1937.

Ruth, who never married, dedicated her life to spreading the gospel and serving communities in places such as Egbe, Okene, Koton Karfe, Ondo, Oyo, and Osun. She was fluent in both Ebira and Yoruba.

In Okene, she helped reduce child mortality by teaching proper hygiene and working to end harmful practices, such as force-feeding newborns.

Ruth strongly believed that Nigeria would one day shine in righteousness.

Her body is currently in the mortuary, and funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Her life’s work left a lasting impact through faith, healing, and improved living standards.

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@KpoabariRN 💔

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@drifeleah Congratulations Dr!

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@drpepple_ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
[11] For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

https://t.co/ML4IbMqMD9

[Amodu Martha @martha_aforrr]

I’m soo happy to have been part of this Medical Mission! 💙

In 5 days, 202 surgeries were successfully completed.

145 general surgeries such as myomectomy, herniorrhaphy, lumpectomy, and even a leg amputation.

57 eye surgeries.
God bless @TheGCKHQ @dclmhq and @pastorwf_kumuyi

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@nathanielblow 2025 is alright in Jesus' name! 💃🏾

[Dr Pepple @drpepple_]

I’ll like to enter 2025 with 30k followers tho.
Please tag someone you think will benefit from my posts and I’ll follow you back.

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@Sisi_Yemmie @nathanielblow Hallelujah 🙌🏾

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@anendlessocean_ Really goooood!

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@drpepple_ 👌🏾Well said, Dr Pepple

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

Amazing experience!

[Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health @wolfsoncentre]

📝Curious to hear about the Wolfson summer School through the eyes of our students?

Read about Debbie's journey on our blog - link also in bio!

➡️ https://t.co/5ynfqehDK1

#wolfsonsummer24 #summerschool

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@drpepple_ 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾Thank you Dr Pepple!

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@drpepple_ Thank you very much

[Dr Pepple @drpepple_]

CAREER REFLECTIONS.
(Every medical student should read this)

It’s almost 20yrs that I’ve been in the doctoring line. Started off 2016 in Medical school.
Being a Family Physician seems to have been my best career decision.

I joined General Practice training with the band wagon.
It was short duration training. In 3 years, you’re done and earning almost same, if not more than your hospital colleagues. That was the catch.
It was a no brainer especially for someone starting training after age 30.

But, I hated the training. I didn’t really fancy the idea of being a GP. The exams and work load were even more demanding & ridiculous but I managed to finish.

3 years post residency, I really think I made the best decision being a GP. The flexibility, the lifestyle, the exchange value of skills abroad, the remuneration (although the U.K. is now stifling fund & autonomy out of the specialty).
I probably would’ve been a grumpy Gynaecologist somewhere still swimming in liquor & waiting till retirement before I start living .

This is not a post to berate any specialty but to encourage people to make an informed decision between passion & reality.

I’ll like to see many Nigerians as Orthopods, Neurosurgeons, Paediatricians but make sure it’s an informed decision.

If you’ve figured out what specialty you want to go into, you don’t know what the lord has done for you. For those still trying to decide, it’s quite a confusing phase.
I pray you get clarity.

And if you think you want a switch or japa to a more rewarding clime to practice, be bold about it and seek mentorship.

The choice of a specialty should be one that gives you the freedom to enjoy the pleasure of your work & sorts out your bills comfortably.

The world is your oyster.

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@Nigerian_Doctor 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@ifeleah Happy Blessed Birthday, Dr.🎉

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

@ifeleah Oh, this is insightful. Thank you for sharing, Dr. Leah

[Dr Pepple @drpepple_]

STAY MOTIVATED

I missed going to Med school with my mates because of N50k. I had to endure 4 years to get a https://t.co/kG5wAoML3a in Human Anatomy before getting back to Medicine & Surgery.

The year I wrote JAMB for Medicine, I fell short by few marks. I was supposed to do a basic pre-lim course for 1 year to be ushered into Medical school the next year. I couldn’t afford the fees of N50k because my mother’s salary was paid late that month. That was how I missed out of Medical school. As a teenager, I cried myself to sleep every night for 1 week.

Then we were placed on Anatomy supplementary list. That’s how I got to study Anatomy for 4 years before eventually switching to Medical school.

I just remembered when I first paid my son’s private nursery fee of £1000/month. When I got the receipt, I sat in my car for 5 minutes literally sobbing. I wasn’t crying because I couldn’t afford the money, but it was refreshing tears of joy that I could pay what is the equivalent of N2m as nursery fees for my boy to go play & come back with dirty clothes everyday, whilst as his dad, I couldn’t afford N50k for school fees years back.

Life is in stages.
Success takes time.
If you stay consistent with a bit of favour & luck, your pain will turn to testimony.

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

The explanation was that change happens and a child with ASD symptoms may 'lose' them in adolescence/adulthood but still carry that label which can be limiting if not reviewed.
#CAMHS2024

[Debbie @WhollyDebbie]

"Child psychiatric diagnosis should be written in pencil"

#CAMHS2024
#mentalhealthpractice