By; NICHOLAS DEKERA, Kaduna
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council has congratulated Professor Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u over her recent appointment as Medical Director Federal Neuro Psychiatrist Hospital (FNPH) Barnawa Kaduna.
The council in a statement signed by the Secretary, Comrade Santos Gambo, described the appointment of Professor Aishatu Yusha’u as well deserved, considering her invaluable contributions and sacrifices towards the growth and development of NIgeria’s health sector.
The statement prayed for God to grant the new Medical Director the wisdom to effect the desired positive change at the Federal Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital Kaduna.
It would be recalled that on the August 18, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of Prof. Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u as Medical Director of Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Barnawa, Kaduna.
Speaking at the presentation of letter of appointment ceremony, Aishatu said her administration will work collaboratively with all relevant key stakeholders.
“These are patients and relations centered care, open door policy, and participatory leadership with team work, respect, integrity, passion and professionalism at all times,” she said.
Aishatu revealed that her vision is to work hand-in-hand with the board, the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries, together with community leaders to create the best team of mental healthcare providers who are committed to high ethical standards and who will work as a team to reduce psychiatric morbidity, disability, stigma, increase in community awareness and participation in the management of mental health problems in Kaduna and Nigeria as a whole.
