NARD welcomes Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman as Lokoja hospital CMD
Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman has been officially welcomed as the new Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The ceremonial event took place on Monday, 30 March 2026, bringing together stakeholders and hospital community members. NARD praised the new CMD for resolving a longstanding staff dispute and reinstating previously sacked employees. The association expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the resolution and reaffirmed its commitment to members' welfare.
Highlights
- Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman was formally received as the new CMD at a ceremony on Monday, 30 March 2026.
- NARD presented a congratulatory banner and commended the CMD for reinstating the last two sacked staff, completing the FTH Lokoja 5+2 process.
- Administrative steps are ongoing for issuing reinstatement letters, and payment of salaries and arrears to reinstated members has begun.
- NARD’s President and Secretary-General received appreciation awards from the Congress of ARD FTH Lokoja, presented by the new CMD and Prof. Mike Ogirima.
- The association thanked stakeholders like Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako, Prof. Saad Ahmed, and Prof. Bala M. Audu for their support in resolving the dispute.
