Historic Appointment: Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu Becomes UBTH's First Female CMD

Historic Appointment: Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu Becomes UBTH's First Female CMD

Habiba Sam

In a landmark decision, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu as the first female Chief Medical Director of the  52 years old University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), effective August 18, 2025. 

This appointment marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's healthcare sector, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare standards nationwide.

The appointment letter, signed by Minister of Health Professor Muhammad Ali Pate on August 8, 2025, congratulates Professor Ize-Iyamu on her new role while emphasizing the importance of collaborative work with stakeholders to deliver quality healthcare services.

 The minister also urged her to consolidate and improve the hospital's state to realize its mandate as a teaching hospital.

Professor Ize-Iyamu's impressive career trajectory spans over 27 years of uninterrupted service at UBTH.

She joined the hospital in 1997 as a Junior Registrar and rose through the ranks to become an Honorary Consultant in 2005.

Her leadership skills were evident during her tenure as Head of Department for over 11 years, where she earned widespread respect for her integrity, deep institutional knowledge, and results-driven approach.

As a globally trained specialist, Professor Ize-Iyamu brings valuable international exposure and expertise to UBTH. She is a Commonwealth Fellow and Craniofacial Orthodontist, having honed her skills at Oxford University Teaching Hospital and the University of Washington. 

Her extensive experience and network will likely introduce innovative solutions and best practices to UBTH.

Currently serving as Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Benin, Professor Ize-Iyamu has demonstrated exceptional leadership, attracting public-private partnerships, mobilizing resources, and improving infrastructure, staff welfare, and student training. 

Her scholarly contributions include over 55 publications in reputable local and international journals, contributing meaningfully to evidence-based health policy and research.

With her appointment, Professor Ize-Iyamu is poised to usher in a new era at UBTH, focusing on patient-centered care, technological advancement, and strategic collaborations. Her vision aligns with the government's commitment to healthcare reform, and her leadership is expected to position UBTH as a premier medical and research institution in Nigeria.

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