Tinubu appoints 6 CMDs for federal hospitals

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

Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo was appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure in Ondo State.

A seasoned medical professional, Ojo previously served as the pioneer Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital.

Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi was reappointed as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, following an outstanding performance during his first term.

“His reappointment underscores his exceptional leadership and contributions to the hospital’s growth,” the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Dr Dauda Abubakar Katagum, the Acting Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State, was also confirmed as the substantive CMD.

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Dr Ikrama Hassan was equally appointed as the Chief Medical Director of the newly upgraded Federal Teaching Hospital in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

A consultant physician, 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, was appointed Chief Medical Director of the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Dr Haruna Abubakar Shehu, a Consultant Family Physician, was appointed Chief Medical Director of the newly established Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan in Kaduna State.

Onanuga added: “All appointments are for four years, effective from the respective dates of assumption of office.

“Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi’s second and final term as CMD of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, commenced on September 5, 2024.

“Dr Dauda Abubakar Katagum’s tenure as CMD of the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, Bauchi State, took effect from December 6, 2024.”

He quoted Tinubu as congratulating the newly appointed and reappointed CMDs, urging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service delivery in their respective roles.

Tinubu also reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring all Nigerians have access to quality medical services.

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