Barely one week into her tenure, the newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, has made history by attracting a ₦2.5 billion legacy project; the first of its kind in the 52-year history of the hospital.
This landmark development was formally announced by the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, during a courtesy visit paid on him by Prof. Ize-Iyamu and members of the UBTH Management Team.
During the visit, Prof. Ize-Iyamu presented a request for the Governor’s intervention in establishing a modern Paediatric Centre in UBTH. In an unprecedented move, Governor Okpebholo immediately approved the construction of a world class Paediatric Centre worth ₦2.5 billion, a project that will transform paediatric healthcare services for children in Edo State and beyond.
Speaking after the announcement, Prof. Ize-Iyamu expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for his visionary support, noting that the approval is a testament to her administration’s resolve to pursue strategic collaborations as a hallmark of her leadership.
“This is only the beginning. Our commitment is to ensure that UBTH becomes a centre of excellence in healthcare delivery, training, and research. With the support of our partners, we will continue to expand access to quality, affordable, and modern healthcare for the people of Edo State and the entire region,” she said.
Governor Okpebholo, while congratulating Prof. Ize-Iyamu on her historic appointment, assured her of the Edo State Government’s continuous partnership in advancing the health sector.
Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Ize-Iyamu was recently appointed as the Chief Medical Director of UBTH by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a renewable four year tenure.
