Tinubu Appoints Prof Faruk Buba as Substantive CMD of UMTH

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Faruk Buba as the substantive Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State.

The appointment was conveyed in an official letter dated October 12, 2026, signed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on behalf of the Federal Government.

According to the letter, Professor Buba's appointment will run for an initial term of four years, effective October 5, 2026.

The letter stated that the appointment followed a competitive selection process conducted in accordance with the applicable guidelines governing the appointment of Chief Medical Directors across federal tertiary health institutions.

The minister expressed confidence in Professor Buba's professional competence, extensive experience, institutional knowledge, and capacity to provide effective leadership for the hospital.

As the substantive CMD, Professor Buba will be responsible for the overall administration and management of UMTH, with a mandate to ensure compliance with relevant laws, public service regulations, and Federal Government policies.

He is also expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and transparency while ensuring the efficient use of public resources and the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery at the institution.

The minister congratulated Professor Buba on his appointment and wished him a successful and productive tenure.

By Mohammed Kaka