President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of board chairpersons and chief executive officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, this is in furtherance of his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian public health administration and to manifest his commitment to deliver affordable and quality care to all Nigerians under governance and regulatory frameworks commensurate with international best practice
The appointments are National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) where the board chairperson is Dr Mansur Kabir, while Prof. Moji Adeyeye was reappointed as the director general of the agency.
National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has Prof. Abba Zubairu as board chairperson, while the chief executive officer is Dr. Saleh Yuguda.
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has Prof. Afolabi Lesi as the board chairperson and Dr. Fatima Kyari as chief executive officer.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has Pharm. Wasilat Giwa as the chairperson of the board and Pharm. Ibrahim Ahmed as the chief executive officer.
Others are Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) where Dr. Babajide Salako was appointed the chairperson, while the chief executive officer is Dr. Tosan Erhabor.
At Moddibo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola (MAUTH), Prof. Adamu G. Bakari was appointed the chief medical director/CEO, while at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua (ISTH), Prof. Reuben Eifediyi was appointed the CMD/CEO.
Dr. Olajide Idris was also appointed the new chief executive officer/director general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and is to assume office on February 19, 2024.
