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The Management of the Centre has described the early conduct of the just concluded 2023  staff promotion exercise as a fulfilment of the Medical Director/Chief Executive, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu's promise to prioritize staff welfare.The Centre's Spokesperson and Head, Public Relations/ Protocol, Miss Esther Bature, gave the hint in a chat  in her office recently, shortly after one of the Management's meetings.Miss Bature stated that early conduct of promotion exercise, adopted years ago by Dr. Adamu's administration, has gradually reduced backlog of promotion arrears and other related staff welfare packages.She attributed the current  peace and industrial harmony in the Centre to Management's efforts in addressing staff welfare.   The spokesperson also commended the understanding and supports of the various unions and the entire staff, assuring them of the Management's commitment towards…

The Nasarawa State Chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has lauded the Medical Director/Chief Executive, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, on projects execution in Federal Medical Centre, Keffi. This was disclosed when the chairman of the Association, Dr. Attah Peter, led other executive members on a courtesy visit on the MD in his office, in Keffi.The Association commended the MD on execution of projects via: new Oxygen plant, Haemo dialysis Unit and 100 bed capacity ward among others.Dr. Attah, also used the opportunity to make request for enhanced welfare package for members of the Association.He however, lamented unnecessary physical assault on Doctors and other health workers by patients and their relatives and called on the Management to put out modalities to stop further occurrence.The Medical Director, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu in…

MOST FRIENDLY MD'S AWARD ON DR. ADAMU.As part of activities marking this year's World Pharmacists Day Celebration, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Nasarawa State Chapter, today, paid a courtesy visit on the Medical Director/Chief Executive, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, and conffered on him, the 2022 MOST PHARMACISTS FRIENDLY MD/CE AWARD.The team led by the State Chairman of PSN, Pharm. (Dr.) Dennis Egga, also intimated the MD on the forth coming event.Dr Egga appreciated the Medical Director for his friendly disposition to PSN, Nasarawa State and other sister unions. The Chairman during his speech, made plea for Call Duty Allowance for the pharm. D pharmacists, recognition of Consultancy Cadre for pharmacists in the Centre. He however appreciated the MD and Management of the Hospital for implementing Call…

The Management of Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State has congratulated the immediate past Head of Public Relations/Protocol department, Hon. Mohammed Adamu, on his recent appointment as Secretary, Keffi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.This happened yesterday when the Medical Director/ Chief Executive and other members of Management committee of the Centre, were among other dignitaries that graced the official inauguration/swearing-in of the new Council Secretary, in the legislative chambers of the secretariat by the Executive Chairman, Keffi Local Government Area, Hon. Mohammed Baba Shehu. Describing the new Council Secretary as hardworking and a good team player, the Medical Director, congratulated Hon. Adamu and urged him to put in his wealth of experience for the betterment of the local government and success of the Mohammed Baba Shehu's administration. Dr. Yahaya, also…

As part of his quests to ensure improved power supply and other infrastructure in the Centre, the Medical Director/Chief Executive, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, has appealed to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, for interventions. The Medical Director made the appeal yesterday, when he led other members of Management of the Centre on a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency, Prof. M.S. Haruna, in his office in Abuja. The MD hinted that , since the Centre migrated to Electronic Medical Record years ago, most of the services depend on power. Adamu also disclosed the deficits in computers, power supply, among other challenges the Centre faces.He therefore, appealed for the Agency's support in the areas of chrome…

This is to bring to the notice of all staff and the general public that, the 5th Governing Board of the Centre, has approved the appointment of Mrs, Nalon Blessing Okonofua, a Deputy Director, Finance/Accounts, as the substantive Head of Department of Finance/Accounts, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State.This follows the recommendation of Board's Standing Committee on Appointments, Promotion and Discipline (APD), regarding the expiration of the appointment of Dr. Samson Adewale Adegoke, as the Head of the Department, that the most senior officer should take over.According to the letter conveying the appointment and signed by the Secretary to the Board/Head of Administration, Mohammed Habib Nagogo, the Board directs Mrs. Nalon Okonofua, to immediately take over the affairs of the department, including the access right to the finances of the…

As parts of the Management's efforts in repositioning health care service delivery in the Centre, the Medical Director/ Chief Executive, Dr Yahaya Baba Adamu, today commissioned a newly equipped Day Care Centre in Clinical Haemotology/ Blood Transfusion Department. Speaking during the commissioning, the Medical Director expressed satisfaction with the project. He stated that his administration will continue to initiate programmes and projects that are beneficial to patients, staff and other members of the hospital community.Also speaking, the head, department of Clinical Haematology/Blood Transfusion, Dr. Chika-dibia Okoma, appreciated the Management and the Chief Executive, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, for prompt intervention in the department. Describing the new Unit as the Accident/ Emergency section of Haematology department, Dr, Chika-dibia, also hinted that the Daycare Centre will serve as a relief to the…

The Medical Director/Chief Executive, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, has promised to consolidate his achievements in his second tenure as Chief Executive of the Centre.Dr. Yahaya Adamu stated this today in his office, when the Editor-in-Chief/Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Malaki, and other Management staff of Apex News Exclusives, a Nasarawa State base local tabloid paid him a familiarization visit.The Medical Director hinted that, despite leaned resources and COVID-19 challenges, in his first four-year tenure, his administration was able to give the Centre a facelift in the area of infrastructural development which include the Specialty Clinic Building, New Laboratory Complex, Dialysis Centre, VIP Amenity building, procurement of power-generating sets, upgrading of theatres and drilling of additional boreholes.Others are, piping of oxygen in wards, procurement of staff…

The department of Medical Microbiology, FMC, Keffi, Nasarawa State, on 5th of May embarked on sensitization of the hospital community on infection prevent and control through basic hand hygiene, as part of activities marking this year's World Hand Hygiene Day.The sensitisation programme was carried out within the Centre. The Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Infection Prevention Control Unit, presented series of activities like; health talks, sensitisation walk, within the Centre.This year's World Hand Hygiene Day has as it theme "UNITE FOR SAFETY - CLEAN YOUR HANDS.The Head of the Department, Dr. Martins Yakubu, led other members of staff , for this year's celebration. Starting the awareness from the Administrative Building, the Medical Director, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, represented by the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Christopher Ejikeme Edeh, highlighted…

SELECTS FMC, KEFFI, AS SERVICOM MODEL FOR OTHER MDAs.The Medical Director/Chief Executive, Dr Yahaya Baba Adamu, recently played host to the National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, SERVICOM NIGERIA, Mrs Nnenna Akajemili, on Improved Service Delivery Advocacy Visit to the Centre.* Mrs Akajemili commended Dr Adamu's led Management on infrastructural development and improved service delivery in the Centre, she urged the Management to utilize the Centre's staff strength and initiate compensation plans to encourage the hard working staff.* The CEO hinted the Management on the Selection of FMC, KEFFI, as SERVICOM MODEL FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY (SMISD) for other MDAs.* She also disclosed the Organization's efforts in introducing SERVICOM CADRE into the Federal Civil Service