In a move aimed at strengthening the nation's healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six new Chief Medical Directors for federal government-owned hospitals across the country. The appointed medical directors will oversee hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan.
The newly appointed Chief Medical Directors include:
- *Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo*: Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned medical professional, Prof. Ojo previously served as the pioneer Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital.¹
- *Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi*: Reappointed as Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, following an outstanding performance during his first term.
- *Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum*: Confirmed as the substantive Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State.
- *Dr. Ikrama Hassan*: Appointed as Chief Medical Director of the newly upgraded Federal Teaching Hospital in Lafiya, Nasarawa State. Dr. Hassan previously served as the Medical Director of the Dalhatu Ibrahim Arab Specialist Hospital.²
- *Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat*: Appointed as Chief Medical Director of the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State. Dr. Ramat is a renowned Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon.
- *Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu*: Appointed as Chief Medical Director of the newly established Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, Kaduna State. Dr. Shehu is a Consultant Family Physician.
These appointments are part of President Tinubu's efforts to revamp Nigeria's healthcare system and enhance the delivery of quality medical services to citizens. The President congratulated the appointees, urging them to uphold high standards of professionalism, accountability, and service delivery in their respective roles.