The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council, joyfully joins the entire healthcare community in celebrating the official appointment of Dr. Michael Olumide Gbala as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo.
This landmark appointment, graciously approved by the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, reflects a deep commitment to professionalism, merit, and continuity in the leadership of our revered Tertiary Health Institution.
As the second substantive CMD in the institution’s history, Dr. Gbala’s emergence is both a testament to his unwavering dedication and a beacon of renewed hope for quality healthcare service delivery in Ondo State.
Dr. Gbala is widely respected for his exemplary leadership, clinical excellence, and inclusive approach to healthcare management. His calm yet firm disposition, coupled with an unwavering commitment to ethical standards, make him a natural bridge-builder among professionals across all cadres.
As nurses and midwives, we are optimistic that Dr. Gbala’s tenure will usher in a new era of collaborative synergy, staff empowerment, and sustained institutional growth. We look forward to a CMD who listens, understands and acts, one who values every hand that contributes to healing, from the ward to the theatre, from the laboratory to the consulting room.
We are proud to identify with this moment of history and pledge our cooperation and support toward a shared vision of accessible, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare in Ondo State.
On behalf of all nurses and midwives across the Sunshine State, we extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Michael Olumide Gbala. May your leadership be marked by wisdom, innovation, and profound impact.
“Together for safe, quality, and dignified care.”
Signed:
Comr Nurse Felix Akintobi Orobode,
State Chairman
