Tinubu Names 6 New CMDs For Federal Hospitals

President Bola Tinubu has appointed six new Chief Medical Administrators (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan.

A press release by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, disclosed the event.

The appointees included Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo, appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Educating Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned medical skilled, Prof. Ojo beforehand served because the pioneer Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital.

“Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi has been reappointed because the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Educating Hospital, Gombe, following an impressive efficiency throughout his first time period. His reappointment underscores his distinctive management and contributions to the hospital’s development.

“Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum, the Performing Chief Medical Director of the Federal Educating Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State, has been confirmed because the substantive CMD.

“Dr. Ikrama Hassan has been appointed because the Chief Medical Director of the newly upgraded Federal Educating Hospital in Lafia, Nasarawa State. A marketing consultant doctor, Dr. Hassan beforehand served because the Medical Director of the Dalhatu Ibrahim Arab Specialist Hospital earlier than its elevation to a instructing hospital.

“Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat, a famend Marketing consultant Orthopaedic and Backbone Surgeon, has been appointed Chief Medical Director of the newly established Nationwide Orthopedic Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State.

“Dr Haruna Abubakar Shehu, a Marketing consultant Household Doctor, has been appointed Chief Medical Director of the newly established Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, Kaduna State,” he said.

He famous that every one appointments have been for 4 years, efficient from the respective dates of assumption of workplace.

“Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi’s second and closing time period as CMD of the Federal Educating Hospital, Gombe, commenced on September 5, 2024,” he added .

Onanuga additionally stated Dr Dauda Abubakar Katagum’s tenure as CMD of the Federal College of Well being Sciences Educating Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State, took impact from December 6, 2024.

President Tinubu congratulated the newly appointed and reappointed Chief Medical Administrators, urging them to uphold the very best requirements of professionalism, accountability, and repair supply of their respective roles. He additionally reiterated his administration’s dedication to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and guaranteeing all Nigerians have entry to high quality medical providers.