President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment and reappointment of board chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This strategic move aims to enhance Nigeria’s public health standards and reinforce the commitment to delivering affordable and high-quality healthcare services to citizens.
The appointments and reappointments, which encompass various vital organizations, are as follows:
- National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC):
- Board Chairperson: Dr. Mansur Kabir
- Chief Executive Officer: Prof. Moji Adeyeye
- National Blood Service Commission (NBSC):
- Board Chairperson: Prof. Abba Zubairu
- Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Saleh Yuguda
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN):
- Board Chairperson: Prof. Afolabi Lesi
- Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Fatima Kyari
- Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN):
- Board Chairperson: Pharm. Wasilat Giwa
- Chief Executive Officer: Pharm. Ibrahim Ahmed
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN):
- Board Chairperson: Dr. Babajide Salako
- Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Tosan Erhabor
- Moddibo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola (MAUTH):
- Chief Medical Director / CEO: Prof. Adamu G. Bakari
- Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua (ISTH):
- Chief Medical Director / CEO: Prof. Reuben Eifediyi
Additionally, in a bid to bolster Nigeria’s public health surveillance and security framework, a new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):
- Director-General / CEO: Dr. Olajide Idris (Assumes office on February 19, 2024)
These appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening healthcare institutions and ensuring effective leadership to address critical health challenges facing the nation.
