Tinubu Approves Appointment of Nine CEOs in Ministry of Health

February 15, 2024
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President Bola Tinubu has made new appointments.

He has approved the appointment and re-appointment of board chairpersons and chief executive officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

This was revealed in a statement released by Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

The statement reads partly: “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, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of the following Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare:

 

(1) National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC):

 

Board Chairperson: Dr. Mansur Kabir, Chief Executive Officer: Prof. Moji Adeyeye

 

(2) National Blood Service Commission (NBSC):

 

Board Chairperson: Prof. Abba Zubairu

 

Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Saleh Yuguda

 

(3) Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN):

 

Board Chairperson: Prof. Afolabi Lesi

 

Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Fatima Kyari

 

(4) Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN):

 

Board Chairperson: Pharm. Wasilat Giwa

 

Chief Executive Officer: Pharm. Ibrahim Ahmed

 

(5) Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN):

 

Board Chairperson: Dr. Babajide Salako

 

Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Tosan Erhabor

 

(6) Moddibo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola (MAUTH):

 

Chief Medical Director / CEO: Prof. Adamu G. Bakari

 

(7) Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua (ISTH):

 

Chief Medical Director / CEO: Prof. Reuben Eifediyi

 

(8) Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):

 

Director-General / CEO: Dr. Olajide Idris”

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