President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment and reappointment of several Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) within the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The decision, as stated by President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, is a reflection of his commitment to improving the standards of public health administration in Nigeria.
The president believes that these leadership changes will contribute to the delivery of affordable and high-quality healthcare to all Nigerians, while adhering to international best practices in governance and regulation.
The following is a list of the approved appointments and reappointments made by President Tinubu.
(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
