Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede Accompanies New FMC Ovwian CMD to Receive Appointment Letter from Health Minister

In a significant moment for healthcare development in Delta State, Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede, founder of the OMO Foundation, today accompanied the newly appointed Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian, Delta State, Dr. Kingsley Akaba, to receive his official appointment letter from the Honourable Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, in Abuja.

Dr. Ojo-Ede, a respected health advocate and humanitarian, expressed deep satisfaction with the appointment, describing Dr. Akaba as “a round peg in a round hole.” He praised Dr. Akaba’s dedication, competence, and visionary leadership, emphasizing that his experience and professional integrity make him the ideal figure to steer FMC Ovwian toward greater heights.

He further extended profound gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his unwavering commitment to strengthening the nation’s healthcare sector. Dr. Ojo-Ede also acknowledged the role of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and the member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, for recognizing and recommending a candidate of such remarkable pedigree.

The appointment of Dr. Kingsley Akaba is expected to usher in a new era of transformation and excellence in healthcare service delivery at FMC Ovwian. Stakeholders across Delta State and the South-South region have expressed optimism that under his leadership, the medical centre will witness significant infrastructural upgrades, enhanced staff morale, and improved patient care services.

The ceremony in Abuja marked not just the official confirmation of Dr. Akaba’s new role, but also a renewed hope for the people of Delta State in accessing quality and responsive healthcare.