By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja It was a celebration galore as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare honoured her retirees from
By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja
It was a celebration galore as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare honoured her retirees from Department of Hospital Services (DHS), for their decades of dedicated service, while pledging to continue tapping into their expertise even in retirement.
This was contained a statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, which reaffirmed the ministry”s commitment in ensuring that the legacies of its retirees continue to guide current and future healthcare reforms.
It said that the colourful event held at Merit House, Abuja; was attended by the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako , Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom mni and, Dr. Salaudeen Jimoh mni, Director, Hospital Services Department.
Also in attendance were other top Management Staff of the Ministry, Directors of Agencies, Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Health Institutions across the Country .
In his brief speech, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Pate commended Director, Hospital Services Department, Dr Salaudeen Jimoh for honouring the Ministry’s retirees who have served metoriously leaving a lasting legacy excellence in the healthcare sector.
” It’s really great honouring our retirees, I thanked the Permanent Secretary and Director Hospital Services Department for celebrating them. To the honourees, you have been there in service, performeɗ excellently and conquered with time. So, congratulations, we appreciate you, you are part of the Health Family, which all of us will belong one day as well”
Also speaking, the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Salako praised the retirees for their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system over the years.
He assured them that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains committed to ensuring the welfare of all retirees, noting that their contributions to national health development remain invaluable.
According to the Minister of State, “retirement is not the end of the road, but the beginning of a well-earned journey. Your wisdom and experience are still vital to the ministry and to Nigeria,”
Speaking further Dr Salako stated that President himself has emphasized that we must treat retirees with respect and care, because one day, we will all be in their shoes,” he added.
Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom mni, described the event as historic, noting it was the first time the Department of Hospital Services organized a dedicated retirement ceremony for its staff.
The Permanent Secretary who commended the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Salaudeen Jimoh for initiating and coordinating the programme and the retirees said, “I want to thank you for your years of commitment, sacrifice and impact to the health and well being of our nation. Your career has been marked by professionalism, integrity and a deep sense of duty”.
In his remarks, Dr. Salaudeen Jimoh Director Hospital Services Department lauded the retirees for laying the foundation for many of the ministry’s achievements, from policy reforms to hospital infrastructure improvements.
“Across this country, your work speaks even in silence. You helped to shape policies, strengthen systems, and mentor younger professionals. True service transcends official tenure,”
The retirees Dr. Noah Andrew, Dr. Bitrus Deborah Oghoghorie, Dr. Aderemi Najim Azeez, Dr. Kingsley Odiabara, Mrs. Zainab Bolarinwa Edun, Mrs. Lawal Omotayo Elizabeth, Mr. Ayinla Olatunbosun Kazeem, Mrs. Adeyemi Asake Alajede, Mr. Balogun Hassan Kehinde, Mrs. Justina Ugiagbe, Mrs. Idowu Iyabo Daranijo, Mrs. Didel Cecilia John, Mrs. Jegede Florence Lola, Mr. Austin Ayeni, Mr. Alade Aderibigbe, and Dr. Bibilari.
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