President Bola Tinubu has appointed five new Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. He also reappointed the CMD of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, for a final four-year term, underscoring his administration’s commitment to professionalism and accountability in the healthcare sector.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Friday, announced the appointments, listing the newly appointed and reappointed CMDs as follows:
Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned medical professional, Prof. Ojo previously served as the pioneer CMD of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital.
Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi has been reappointed as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, in recognition of his outstanding performance during his first term. His reappointment highlights his leadership and contributions to the hospital’s growth. His second and final term commenced on September 5, 2024.
Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum, previously Acting Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State, has been confirmed as the substantive CMD, effective December 6, 2024.
Dr. Ikrama Hassan has been appointed as the Chief Medical Director of the newly upgraded Federal Teaching Hospital in Lafiya, Nasarawa State. A consultant physician, Dr. Hassan previously served as the Medical Director of the Dalhatu Ibrahim Arab Specialist Hospital before its elevation to a teaching hospital.
Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat, a renowned Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, has been named CMD of the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu, a Consultant Family Physician, has been appointed as the CMD of the newly established Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
All appointments are for a four-year tenure, effective from the respective dates of assumption of office.
President Tinubu congratulated the newly appointed and reappointed CMDs, urging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service delivery. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring quality medical services for all Nigerians.
