The Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Dr Olagoke Erinomo, has taken over as the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital following the completion of the tenure of the immediate past CMD, Prof. Adekunle Ajayi.
A statement issued by the management of the hospital on Friday said Erinomo officially assumed office on January 1, 2026, after Ajayi completed his two-term tenure on December 31, 2025.
According to the statement, the acting CMD assured staff and stakeholders of continuity in the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare services across the hospital.
In his New Year message to staff, Erinomo urged workers to embrace the year with resilience and renewed hope, stressing the need for collective commitment to sustaining high standards in healthcare delivery.
He expressed gratitude to staff for their dedication and sacrifices, noting that their efforts had helped build the institution’s reputation as a caring and reliable healthcare provider.
The statement quoted Erinomo as thanking God for the progress recorded so far and expressing optimism that the new year would bring positive outcomes for staff and the hospital.
Earlier, during the handover ceremony on December 31, 2025, Ajayi described his eight-year tenure as fulfilling and rewarding, attributing the successes recorded during the period to the support and cooperation of staff and management.
He congratulated Erinomo on his new role and wished him success, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the hospital effectively in the interim.
Responding, Erinomo congratulated Ajayi on the successful completion of his tenure, describing it as impactful and marked by significant achievements and institutional growth.
He thanked the former CMD for his leadership and guidance, wishing him well in his future endeavours.
The appointment of Erinomo as acting CMD is expected to ensure stability and continuity in the administration of the hospital pending the appointment of a substantive CMD by the Federal Government.
