Prof Saad Ahmed: Buhari approves appointment of new CMD of FMC in Abuja- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof Saad Ahmed as CMD of FMC in Abuja - The appointment of Ahmed was approved on Wednesday, February 5 - The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the Ministry of Health in Abuja The appointment of Profesor Saad Ahmed as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. The confirmation of Ahmed's appointment was contained in a statement released by the assistant director of press and publicity in the Ministry of Health in Abuja, Eunice Akro on Wednesday, February 5. Akro said that the new CMD's appointment takes effect from Sunday, February 16, Nigerian Tribune reports. In his congratulatory message to Ahmed, the minister for health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, encouraged him to build on the foundation already established. Mamora called on the new appointee to improve service performance by showing greater respect to patients and working in tandem with all stakeholders in the field. Recommended for you “I want my old life back”: BBNaija winner Phyna cries out over continued de... Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that there was a mild drama on Tuesday, February 4, as the members of the House of Representatives rejected a motion to evacuate Nigerians allegedly stranded in China following the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The lawmakers who voted massively against the motion raised by the spokesperson of the house, Benjamin Okezie, said China has better facilities to handle the situation than Nigeria. Legit.ng gathered that despite efforts by the speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, to calm the lawmakers and allow Okezie to move his motion, the lawmakers denied him the opportunity. It was learned that the drama ensued when two other sponsors of the bill who were meant to support the motion, declined to second the motion to be moved. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! It was learned that the drama ensued when two other sponsors of the bill who were meant to support the motion, declined to second the motion to be moved. Recommended for you Young man builds beautiful house, puts expensive chairs & gives it classy i... NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! Nigeria’s health system is very very bad - Kiki Omeili | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof Saad Ahmed as CMD of FMC in Abuja - The appointment of Ahmed was approved on Wednesday, February 5 - The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the Ministry of Health in Abuja Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION