President Bola Tinubu has appointed six main medical directors (CMD) to supervise federal government hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri and Kafanche.
A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special advisor to the president (information and strategy) said that each appointment is for a period of four years, in force as of the date of the assumption of office.
The appointments, aimed at strengthening medical care and the provision of services, include new CMDs and re -elected in institutions.
The freshly appointed CMDs are: Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Eye – Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. Experienced Professional, Professor Eye was the pioneer chief medical director of the Hospital of Specialists of the State of Ondo.
Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi – Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe. It has been re -elected for a second mandate after an outstanding first mandate. His re -election entered into force on September 5, 2024.
Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum – Federal Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State. Previously the interim cmd is now confirmed as the substantive head. His appointment began on December 6, 2024.
Dr. Ikrama Hassan – Federal Teaching Hospital, Lafia, State of Nasarawa. Consulting doctor, Dr. Hassan, previously directed the Arabic Specialist Hospital of Dalhatu Ibrahim before his update to a teaching hospital.
Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat – Orthopedic National Hospital, Maiduguri, state of Borno.
A renowned consultant in orthopedics and column surgery, will lead the newly established orthopedic hospital.
Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu – Federal Medical Center, Kafanche, state of Kaduna. Family Medical Consultant, Dr. Shehu will supervise the newly established installation.
President Tinubu congratulated the newly designated CMDs, urging them to defend professionalism, responsibility and high service standards. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to improve health infrastructure and guarantee accessible medical services for all Nigerians.