President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The appointees are:
- Dr. Muyi Aina – Executive Secretary / CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
- Dr. Kelechi Ohiri – Director-General / CEO, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Dr. Aina is a globally renowned public health leader with a Masters in Public Health degree from Harvard University (USA) and a Doctorate degree from Johns Hopkins University (USA), following his first medical certification at the University of Ilorin.
Dr. Ohiri most recently served as the Managing Director for Strategy at Global Alliance for Vaccines in Geneva, Switzerland. He obtained a Masters in Public Health degree from Harvard University (USA) and another Masters degree in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government following his first medical certification from the University of Lagos. He has obtained significant experience serving in the World Bank, McKinsey & Company, and has shaped reforms to the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu urged the new leadership of these two critical agencies in the sector to prioritize quality, fairness, and accountability in the provision of world-class health care to all segments of the Nigerian society.
The President expressed confidence that the appointees have the requisite experience and expertise to lead the NPHCDA and NHIA to greater heights.
He also called on them to work tirelessly to ensure that all Nigerians have access to affordable and quality healthcare.
The appointments are expected to take effect immediately.
