President Bola Tinubu Appoints Dr. Temitope Ilori as NACA Director-General.
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Temitope Ilori as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first female to hold this esteemed position. Dr. Ilori steps into the role, succeeding Dr. Gambo Gumel Aliyu.
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According to a statement released on Thursday, March 14, by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Tinubu, the appointment underscores the President’s confidence in Dr. Ilori’s capabilities and his expectation for her to leverage her extensive experience and expertise in her new capacity.
What Does Temitope Ilori Bring?Â
Dr. Temitope Ilori brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to her new role, being a senior lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine at the University of Ibadan and a consultant family physician at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Temitope Ilori Academic Background.
Her academic journey is noteworthy, having earned her MBBS degree from the University of Ibadan and completing her residency training at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
She is a fellow of the Faculty of Family Medicine, West African College of Physicians, and was honoured with the A.O. Senbanjo Prize in 2012. Furthermore, she holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Ibadan, and she is currently pursuing her PhD in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Dr. Ilori’s contributions to the field of healthcare are evident through her extensive publications, with over 30 peer-reviewed scientific journals co-authored by her. Additionally, her previous roles as Commissioner for Health in Osun State from 2011 to 2014 and Chairperson of the Osun State Agency on Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA) further demonstrate her commitment to public health initiatives.
In his directive, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of Dr. Ilori’s leadership in advancing the mandate of NACA. This encompasses the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the implementation of the Strategic National Plan for the control of HIV/AIDS/STDs, as well as the mobilization of resources for an effective and sustainable response to HIV/AIDS/STDs.
As Dr. Ilori assumes her new responsibilities, her appointment signals a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, underlining President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting gender diversity and harnessing expertise for national development.
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