Breaking: Tinubu Names Ize-Iyamu Chief Medical Director Of UBTH

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Her appointment letter, dated August 8, 2025, was signed by the Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate.

According to the letter, the appointment takes effect from August 18, 2025, for a four-year term in the first instance. It will be governed by the terms and conditions established for University Teaching Hospitals or as may be set by the government in the future.

While congratulating her, the Minister urged Prof. Ize-Iyamu to build on UBTH’s achievements, strengthen collaborations with stakeholders, and ensure the hospital continues to deliver high-quality healthcare to Nigerians.

Prof. Ize-Iyamu began her career at UBTH in 1997 as a Junior Registrar, becoming an Honourary Consultant in 2005. For over 11 years, she served as Head of Department, earning a reputation for integrity, deep institutional knowledge, and strong results-oriented leadership.

A Commonwealth Fellow and Craniofacial Orthodontist, she trained at Oxford University Teaching Hospital in the UK and at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. These experiences have equipped her with global best practices and networks to drive innovation at UBTH.

Currently the Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Benin, Prof. Ize-Iyamu has been recognized for attracting partnerships, mobilizing resources, improving infrastructure, enhancing staff welfare, and advancing student training. She is also a prolific researcher with over 55 publications in respected local and international journals, contributing significantly to evidence-based health policy and research.