President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed six Chief Medical Directors for federal hospitals across Nigeria, including prominent figures in medicine. These appointments span four years, with the leaders tasked to maintain high standards and improve healthcare quality. Prof. Abdullahi and Dr. Katagum have been noted for their exceptional past performances, ensuring continuity in leadership.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for various federally-owned hospitals across Nigeria. The appointments include notable figures such as Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo, who will lead the Federal Teaching Hospital in Akure, as well as reappointments such as Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, citing his exemplary performance during his initial tenure.
Additionally, Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum has been confirmed as CMD for the Federal Teaching Hospital in Azare, while Dr. Ikrama Hassan will oversee the newly elevated Federal Teaching Hospital in Lafia. The National Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri has appointed Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat, a distinguished Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, as its CMD, and Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu assumes leadership at the Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan.
Each of these appointments is set for a duration of four years, effective from their assumed roles. Prof. Abdullahi’s term commenced on September 5, 2024, and Dr. Katagum’s tenure began on December 6, 2024. President Tinubu extended his congratulations to all those appointed, emphasizing a commitment to professionalism and quality service in the healthcare sector.
In conclusion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments of six Chief Medical Directors highlight a strategic effort to enhance healthcare management in Nigeria. With leaders possessing extensive medical backgrounds, the administration aims to uphold high standards and improve healthcare accessibility across the nation, thereby aligning with its commitment to better health services for all Nigerians.
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