Minister, Fayemi, others hail outgoing FMC boss’s transformative service
By Kemi Akintokun
Prominent Nigerians have praised Dr Adedamola Dada, outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, for his exceptional and transformative contributions to public healthcare.
Among those commending him are Dr Iziak Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; ex-Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; and Prof Babatunde Salako of NIMR.
Prof. Chris Bode, former Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, also joined other stakeholders in acknowledging Dada’s remarkable leadership in the health sector.
The commendations came during a ceremony held by the hospital’s management to mark the end of Dada’s two-term tenure, concluding on Saturday, May 31.
Speaking on behalf of Salako, Prof Wasiu Adeyemo, LUTH CMD, expressed gratitude for Dada’s efforts in infrastructure development and quality care improvement at the hospital.
He said Dada’s leadership rekindled Nigerians’ faith in the public health system, delivering real improvements across board.
The event coincided with President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office, highlighting the government’s focus on improving citizens’ health status.
Salako said: “Thank you for your exemplary service and for proving that Nigeria has the capacity to deliver quality healthcare.”
He praised Dada’s dedication and hard work, which he said changed the narrative in the country’s health sector.
“The government is committed to saving lives, relieving pain, removing financial barriers and ensuring universal healthcare access,” Salako added.
He noted the nationwide PHC upgrade aims to provide two functional Level 2 centres per ward by 2027.
He also highlighted the government’s expansion of tertiary facilities, including 12 new centres in the past two years.
On his part, Fayemi lauded Dada for his humanity-driven leadership, calling him a visionary who used teamwork to elevate service delivery.
“Leadership is teamwork. He proved public service isn’t rocket science. I’m proud to be associated with him,” Fayemi said.
He recalled Dada wrote his health policy during his gubernatorial campaign and described his work as selfless and transformative.
Also, Bode described Dada as an innovative leader who added value to health services where Nigerians seek care.
Delivering a lecture on ‘Sustaining Institutional Excellence through Innovative Leadership,’ Bode encouraged others to follow Dada’s example.
“When someone excels, we must acknowledge it to inspire others,” Bode said, lauding the retiring director’s legacy.
Salako, former NIMR DG, also hailed Dada’s visionary leadership and the transformation he brought to the hospital.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dada became Medical Director in 2017 and led remarkable institutional progress. (NAN)
Edited by Remi Koleoso / Kamal Tayo Oropo
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