Tinubu Approves Key Appointments for Health, Social Welfare Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has given the nod for the appointment and reappointment of Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers for eight agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This move reflects Tinubu’s commitment to elevating Nigerian public health standards and delivering affordable, quality care aligned with global best practices.

In an official statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the appointments and reappointments 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, as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s public health surveillance, Dr. Olajide Idris is appointed as the new Director-General / Chief Executive Officer for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) starting February 19, 2024.

President Tinubu expects the appointed leaders to raise healthcare service standards across the nation, aligning with his Renewed Hope Agenda. Acknowledging the historical underperformance, he anticipates swift implementation of new policy frameworks, emphasizing a whole-of-government approach to transform the sector under the leadership of Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate.