National Hospital, Abuja

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National Hospital Abuja
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National Hospital, Abuja
Geography
Location Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Organisation
Care system Public
Funding Public hospital
Type District General
Services
Emergency department Yes
Beds850
History
Opened22 May 1999
Links
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National Hospital Abuja is a public hospital in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

Contents

History

National Hospital Abuja was founded under the Family Support Programme initiative [1] and was formally established under Decree 36 of 1999 (Act 36 of 1999). Abdulsalami Abubakar commissioned the hospital on 22 May 1999. [2] Originally National Hospital For Women And Children, the hospital opened on 1 September 1999. The hospital received its current name on 10 May 2000. [3]

Director Board

Rt. Hon. Olubunmi P. Etteh CFR –Chairperson

Prof Muhammad Raji Mahmud – Chief Medical Director

Mene A. Sunny

Dr Victor Amuta

Bakura Shettima

Isa Bawa Adamu

Dr Chris Osa Isokpunwu

Prof. Edward O. Ogirima, mni

Prof. Olufemi Ogunrinde

Prof. Oluwarotimi Ireti Akinola

Mrs. Jumoke Smith

Mrs. Elizabeth Egharevba

Dr Abba Badamasi Kankarofi -Director Clinical Services/CMAC

Engr. Olusegun Shokunbi – Ag Director Maintenance

Danjuma Hassan Maaruf – Director Finance and Accounts

Dr. Peter Egwakhide PhD. – Director Admin/ Board Secretary. [4]

Departments and Services

Notable patients

References

  1. Atoyebi, Olufemi. "National Hospital losing focus –Maryam Abacha". The Punch (Nigeria). Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  2. "Introduction." National Hospital Abuja. Retrieved on 12 February 2009.
  3. "About Us." National Hospital Abuja. Retrieved on 12 February 2009.
  4. "About – National Hospital Abuja" . Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  5. "Department & Services – National Hospital Abuja" . Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  6. Ojeifo, Sufuyan (2007-08-03). "Nigeria: Enwerem, Former Senate President, Dies At 71". Thisday . allAfrica.com . Retrieved 2007-08-24.
  7. Ohuegbe, Chuks (2007-10-20). "Lingering House Crisis Killed My Husband -- Safana's Widow". Leadership. Leadership Newspapers Group. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-10-21.

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