President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The newly appointed CMDs and their respective hospitals are:
1. Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo – Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned medical professional, Prof. Ojo previously served as the pioneer CMD of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital.
2. Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi – Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe. His reappointment follows an outstanding first term, reflecting his exceptional leadership and contributions to the hospital’s growth. His second and final term began on September 5, 2024.
3. Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum – Federal Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State. Previously the Acting CMD, Dr. Katagum has now been confirmed as the substantive CMD. His tenure officially began on December 6, 2024.
4. Dr. Ikrama Hassan – Federal Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State. A consultant physician, Dr. Hassan was formerly the Medical Director of the Dalhatu Ibrahim Arab Specialist Hospital before its elevation to a teaching hospital.
5. Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat – National Orthopedic Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State. A renowned Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ramat will lead the newly established specialist hospital.
6. Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu – Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, Kaduna State. A Consultant Family Physician, Dr. Shehu will head the newly established medical center.
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All appointments are for a four-year tenure, effective from the respective dates of assumption of office.
President Tinubu congratulated the newly appointed CMDs, urging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service delivery. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring quality medical services for all Nigerians.
