Paraphrased Content:The federal government has given the green light for the appointment of new principal officers at the FUTA Teaching Hospital in Akure, marking a significant stride in bolstering the hospital’s administrative framework as it positions itself to become a fully operational tertiary healthcare facility for Ondo State and its environs.
These selections complete the hospital’s top-management lineup, following the earlier assignment of Dr. Olaseinde Bello as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee in September.
Among the appointees is Mrs. Helen Nike Ajayi, now serving as Director of Administration. She previously held the position of Deputy Director of Administration at the Federal Medical Centre Owo and holds academic credentials including a B.Sc. in Public Administration and an M.Sc. in Managerial Psychology.Dr. Olaniyi Ogunleye has been named Director of Finance; he was formerly Assistant Director of Internal Audit at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, and boasts degrees spanning accounting and public administration.Other notable appointments include Mr. Alatanye Taiye Solomon as Head of Internal Audit — a chartered accountant with strong experience in financial oversight — and Mr. Folorunsho Abidakun as Chief Procurement Officer, a certified procurement specialist.
With the leadership team now fully in place, hospital management has indicated these moves will drive deep reforms, strengthen internal systems and improve service delivery across departments.Professor Olusegun Ojo, the Chief Medical Director, described the appointments as a milestone that will reposition the institution to fulfil its mandate of delivering high-quality tertiary healthcare to the region.
The restructuring is expected to quicken the hospital’s transition into full-scale operations, thereby significantly enhancing healthcare access and development in its catchment area.
