The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Monday, July 6th, 2026, honoured Prof. Kingsley Oalei Akhigbe, the Chairman of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee and an Honorary Consultant in the mental health department, on the occasion of his retirement after years of meritorious and unblemished service.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu praised Prof. Akhigbe for his outstanding leadership and exemplary qualities throughout his sojourn, noting that the hospital would significantly miss his extensive experience and invaluable contributions to UBTH.
During a brief ceremony in the Board Room, the CMD highlighted Prof. Akhigbe’s vast knowledge, wishing him success in his future endeavors.
The retirement celebration also coincided with his 70th birthday, during which the CMD presented him with a plaque to commemorate both milestones as he transitions from his role at the hospital.
In his remarks, Prof. Kingsley Akhigbe, a professor of psychiatry, expressed gratitude to the management of UBTH for their support and the opportunity to serve as a staff member for the past 40 years.
Present at the ceremony were key management staff, including Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee; Mr. Jim Uwadiae Esq., Director of Administration; Dr. Philip Osho, DCMAC Clinicals; Prof. Adebola Ehizele, DCMAC Research and Ethics; Prof. Anthony Atimati, DCMAC Training and Monitoring; and Bertha Ujiagbedion, Head of Nursing Services.
