President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new chief executive officers of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
He said Dr Muyi Aina was appointed executive secretary/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA and Dr Kelechi Ohiri as Director-General/CEO, National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA.
With a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University (USA) and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University (USA) after earning his initial medical accreditation at the University of Ilorin, he identified Aina as a worldwide recognized public health leader.
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Mr Ngelale said Mr Ohiri most recently served as the managing director for Strategy at Global Alliance for Vaccines in Geneva, Switzerland.
After receiving his initial medical certification from the University of Lagos, he went on to get two master’s degrees in public health from Harvard University (USA) and public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
According to the spokesperson for the president, Mr. Ohiri has substantial experience working for the World Bank and McKinsey & Company. He has also influenced changes in the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom.
He stated that in order to provide all facets of Nigerian society with top-notch healthcare, the president asked the newly appointed leaders of these two crucial organizations to prioritize quality, justice, and accountability.
NAN
