Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has congratulated an illustrious son of the state, Professor Faruk Buba, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
In a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli ,Director-General ( Press Affairs)Government House Gombe said Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Professor Buba’s distinguished career in medical practice, academic excellence, research and healthcare administration, expressing confidence in his capacity to provide purposeful leadership at the renowned tertiary health institution.
The Governor appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment and commended the Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, for his role.
He said Gombe State takes immense pride in the appointment of one of its illustrious sons, whose contributions to medical education, specialist training and healthcare delivery have earned him recognition within and beyond the academic community.
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Professor Buba, a Professor of Cardiology and Internal Medicine at the University of Maiduguri and an Honorary Consultant at UMTH, has served the institution in several capacities, including Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical), Director of the hospital’s ICT Centre and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine.
With extensive experience in clinical practice, medical education and hospital administration, he has contributed significantly to the training of medical professionals and the advancement of specialist healthcare services.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed confidence that Professor Buba would bring his wealth of experience, professional expertise and administrative acumen to bear on his new responsibility, particularly in strengthening healthcare services, boosting medical training and research, and improving institutional efficiency.
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The Governor assured the new Chief Medical Director of the solidarity and support of the Government and people of Gombe State as he assumes the responsibility, while wishing him a successful and impactful tenure.
He urged him to see the appointment as an opportunity to deepen his contributions to the health sector and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, medical professionals and the Nigerian society in general.