President Bola Tinubu has made a significant new appointment in the health sector, drawing commendation from a key political ally. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly celebrated the President's decision.
Wike's Praise for Tinubu's Strategic Appointment
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the former Governor of Rivers State expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu. The appointment in question is that of Professor Chituru Godwill Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).
Wike, through his Special Adviser on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described the move as "putting another round peg in a round hole." He thanked the President for finding it worthy to appoint another indigene of Rivers State to a prominent federal position.
A Consistent Show of Love for Rivers State
The FCT Minister highlighted that this appointment is part of a pattern. He stated that President Tinubu has consistently shown love to Rivers State and its people. This gesture, according to Wike, strengthens the bond between the state and the federal government.
In his commendation, Wike also extended gratitude to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, for his role in recommending Prof. Orluwene for the position.
Call to Action and Continued Support
Looking ahead, Nyesom Wike issued a direct call to the newly appointed CMD. He urged Professor Chituru Orluwene to leverage his wealth of experience to improve the standards and services at UPTH. This improvement, Wike noted, should align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
The minister concluded by vowing that the people's support for President Tinubu would continue, reinforcing the political goodwill generated by this appointment. This development underscores the ongoing political dynamics and the importance of strategic federal appointments in Nigeria's governance structure.
