Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has congratulated Austin Umahi and Mathew Uguru on their recent appointments as heads of Federal boards by President Tinubu.
Nwifuru expressed confidence on the capacity of two individuals to deliver their assigned mandate as Chairmen of Medical Boards.
The two sons of the state were appointed by Tinubu to lead coordinated efforts in ending medical tourism in the country given their vast experiences in public service.
While Umahi is the Chairman, Governing Board, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Uguru is the Chairman, Governing Board, Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State.
He attributed their appointments to their dedication, exceptional leadership and commitments to the ideals of public service.
The governor expressed confidence in their capacity to deliver in line with their mandates and extolled President Tinubu for finding the two Ebonyi sons worthy to serve the nation.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Austin Umahi and Chief Mathew Uguru on your well-deserved appointments as the Chairmen of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, and Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, respectively.
“Your appointments are testaments to your dedication, exceptional leadership, and commitment to the ideals of public service.
“I have no doubt that your wealth of experience and visionary approach will bring transformative progress to these esteemed institutions, ensuring better healthcare delivery for our people, and impactful achievements and lasting contributions to the healthcare sector in Nigeria,” the governor said.