The Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, Ekiti State, has appointed the Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Olagoke Erinomo, as the Acting Chief Medical Director.
Erinomo assumed office on January 1, 2026, following the completion of the statutory two-term tenure of the immediate past CMD, Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, which ended on December 31, 2025.
In a statement issued by the hospital, the new acting CMD pledged to sustain qualitative healthcare delivery and urged staff to approach the new year with optimism and resilience.
He said, “We should look forward to the New Year with resilience and renewed hope, as we continue the task of providing quality and compassionate healthcare services to our clients and communities.”
Erinomo expressed gratitude to staff for their dedication, adding, “We thank God for bringing us this far, as we trust Him to make the year a good one for every member of staff and our beloved hospital.”
He also appreciated the workforce on behalf of the hospital’s leadership, noting, “On behalf of the Board and Management, I thank you for your trust, dedication and sacrifice, which have helped build our reputation as a healthcare family that truly cares.”
Speaking during the handover ceremony on December 31, Prof. Ajayi described his eight-year tenure as fulfilling and thanked staff for their support.
“Today marks the official transition of leadership of this hospital to you as the acting CMD. It has been a fulfilling and rewarding eight years of service, and I am profoundly grateful for the steadfast support I received throughout my tenure,” Ajayi said.
He wished his successor success, adding, “I extend my best wishes to you as you begin this new chapter. May you achieve great success and be celebrated.”
In his response, Erinomo congratulated Ajayi on what he described as an impactful tenure, marked by “numerous breakthroughs, accomplishments and exemplary performance,” while wishing him well in his future endeavours.
The hospital noted that the Federal Government is expected to announce a substantive Chief Medical Director in due course.
