Prof. Chris Yilgwan on Wednesday assumed duty as the substantive Chief Medical Director of Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos.
The new CMD, a Consultant Paediatrician, took over from Dr. Philemon Golwa who led the hospital in acting capacity.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Governor Caleb Mutfwang recently appointed Yilgwan as the substantive CMD of the hospital.
Yilgwan, who promised to turn around the fortunes of the hospital, said he would ensure it assumed the actual status of a specialist hospital.
He said: “This hospital is only a specialist hospital on paper, but in actually sense, it has not assumed that status.
“I understand how a system functions; one person cannot bring about the required change.
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“The whole team will have to collaborate and work together, so I will be counting on all personnel, including other critical stakeholders in the health sector, toward ensuring that this hospital stands out in quality service delivery.”
Yilgwan, who thanked Mutfwang for appointing him, expressed the Governor’s commitment to improving the health sector in Plateau State.
He said: “I know the passion and commitment of the governor in making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for every Plateau citizen.
“The governor has also told me how passionate he is about this hospital in particular; so I believe that government is also committed to giving this medical facility a face-lift.”
In his remarks, the outgoing CMD, who was flanked by the management staff of the hospital, promised to support Yilgwan to succeed.
Golwa, who reeled out a myriad of challenges bedevilling the hospital, prayed God to grant the new CMD the wherewithal and wisdom to effect positive changes in the facility.
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