BREAKING: Tinubu makes fresh appointments [FULL LIST]

President Bola Tinubu has authorized a series of appointments and reappointments within the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Presidency announced the selection of Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers for various agencies under the Ministry on Thursday.

The appointees are as follows:

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

Additionally, in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s public health surveillance and security framework, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), effective February 19, 2024:

8. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):

   • Director-General / CEO: Dr. Olajide Idris

These appointments aim to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare delivery and public health management in Nigeria.