The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo as the Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State.
The appointment, which took effect from 3 September, 2018 is for four-year tenure, according to a press release from the Federal Ministry of Health.
Following the development, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole was the first to congratulate Prof. Ahidjo on his new appointment, while calling his attention to the enormity of the responsibilities of his office as well as the yearnings of the people for an effective and responsive healthcare delivery system for Nigerians.
The minister further advised the new CMD to justify the confidence reposed on him by the President, working with all stakeholders to ensure industrial harmony in the health sector.