the Federal Government of Nigeria in Abuja, today, August 17, 2023, has announced the appointment of eleven distinguished medical professionals as Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead various medical facilities nationwide.
The announcement was made by Patricia Deworitshe, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), through a statement released on Thursday.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju, presented the letters of appointment to the new CMDs during a ceremony held in Abuja.
However, the appointed CMDs are set to serve an initial four-year tenure, commencing from August 1, 2023.
These accomplished medical leaders are as follows:
Prof Nyandanti Yakub Wilberforce – Federal Medical Centre, Hong, Adamawa State
Prof Issa Baba Awoye – Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Buddo-Egba, Kwara State
Dr Umar Faruk Abdumajid – FMC, Daura, Katsina State
Dr Muhammad Shittu Adamu – FMC, Wase, Plateau
Prof Shuaibu Jauro Yahya – FMC, Mubi, Adamawa State
Dr Mercy Anugwu – FMC, Onitsha, Anambra State
Prof Auwalu Sani Salihu – FNPH, Dawanau, Kano State
Prof Rufai Ahmed – Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria
Prof Mangwa Kortar – FMC, Makurdi, Benue State
Prof Robinson Chukwudi Onoh – Alex Ekwueme, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Dr Nurudeen Isa – National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano State
During the ceremony, Kachollom Daju emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration with healthcare workers and stakeholders.
She urged the newly appointed CMDs to utilize their expertise and experience to create a conducive work environment and enhance healthcare standards.
Meanwhile, Daju reminded them that their selection reflects the Federal Government’s confidence in their capabilities.
Responding on behalf of the appointed directors, Dr. Mercy Anugwu expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Ministry of Health for entrusting them with this significant responsibility.
She further acknowledged the challenges ahead but remained confident that their collective efforts would lead to the advancement of healthcare services across the nation.
The Federal Ministry of Health has assured the new CMDs of its unwavering support, pledging to provide the necessary resources to help them achieve and maintain high standards of healthcare.
