Staff, Friends of National Hospital Abuja Lauds Outgoing CMD

Colleagues and friends of Dr Jaf Momoh, the outgoing Chief Medical Director (CMD) of National Hospital, Abuja (NHA) have showered encomium on him as he prepares to bow out of service.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Momoh will be retiring from office on Tuesday after eight years of meritorious service at the helms of affairs at the hospital.

A cross section of colleagues and friends, who spoke with NAN on the sidelines of a novelty football match in his honour on Sunday in Abuja, said Momoh was an outstanding boss who left an indelible mark in the hospital.

Dr Yahaya Adamu, the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi said it was a great privilege for him to have participated in the match in honour of the outgoing CMD, adding that “Momoh is a team player”.

Dr Aisha Umar, the Director of Clinical Services at the NHA said that the event organised by the management and staff of the hospital, was to mark the exit of an icon.

Umar, who doubles as the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) said that the event was also aimed at ensuring a healthy and fit workforce.

Also, Dr. Tayo Haastrup, the Spokesman of the NHA said the CMD was a blessing and had done very well for the hospital.

Momoh in his response, appreciated friends and staff for the honour, adding that it was a testament to the fact that he performed well during his time at the hospital.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of trophies to the winners of the friendly matches at the FIFA Goal Project, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B, Abuja.

The first novelty match saw Team Dr Jaf Momoh thrashing Super Eagles All Stars 3-0, with the outgoing CMD grabbing a brace and Umar adding a third goal late in the game.

Momoh was presented with the highest goal scorer award.

The final match of the day was a tough one between NHA and FMC Keffi, which ended in favour of NHA.

Mike Okafor scored the only goal of the match, just five minutes from stoppage time, converting from the penalty spot to hand his team a narrow 1-0 victory at the end of a pulsating encounter.

Meanwhile, Coach of National Hospital, Sam Yakubu said, “we are grateful to God, first of all, for life and for making us to see this day.

“We are also grateful to the management of NHA for giving us this platform to showcase our talents.

“The victorious team was a combination of both clinical and administrative staff of the hospital and the harmony in the team was key to our victory today,’’ Yakubu said.