Tinubu appoints Baguda as MD, federal neuro-psychiatric hospital in Sokoto
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Suleiman Baguda as the medical director/chief executive officer of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Kware, in Sokoto State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the hospital’s director of administration, Abdullahi Gada, on Tuesday in Sokoto.
Mr Gada said the confirmation was communicated through the Minister of State for Health, Adekunle Salako, adding that it was for the initial term of four years beginning from November 14, 2025.
Before his appointment, Mr Baguda, a consultant physiatrist, was the acting medical director of the hospital with vast experience in psychiatry from the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Guru, and the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, along with other specialised skills and training.
Mr Gada expressed appreciation for the president’s recognition, adding that the hospital community welcomed the development and wished the medical director a successful tenure.
(NAN)
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