I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru

I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru

By Our Reporter

The newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru in Yobe state, Professor Hadiza Usman has expressed her commitment to work with all staff as well pledged to upgrade the standard of the centre by building on the successes of her predecessors.

Professor Usman disclosed immediately she took over the mantle of leadership from the acting Chief Medical Director, Doctor Adamu Abdullahi who doubles as the Head of Clinical Services and Training of the centre.

In a press statement made available to journalists, by Ms Giwa Oyindamola Toyin, the Acting Head of Information and Public Relations unit of the FMC Nguru, indicated the new CMD has vast experience in Gynecology Oncology.

The New CMD, who is a Professor of Reproductive Health and Gynecology Oncology, Professor Hadiza Usman was born on October 9, 1966. Until her appointment she was a Professor with the University of Maiduguri, Borno State and a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. She is the immediate past Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Professor Usman is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWAS) and a Fellow of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WLS). She has fellowship and membership of several other professional bodies and has served in various capacities during her professional career that has spanned almost three decades.

She is a renowned physician, a promoter of reproductive health and an erudite scholar with over 40 publications to her credit. Professor Usman is happily married with children.

With her new appointment, the residents of the area are optimistic the rate of mortality and morbidity experienced in the area would be reduced to its barest minimum.

I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru