Nwaorisara Kanu, Gombe
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has received with sadness, the news of the death of Chief Medical Director (CMD) Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Dr.Saidu Abubakar Alkali, describing it as a monumental loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Alkali died in the early hours of today in Abuja after a brief illnesses.
According to the press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Media and Publicity. He described the late CMD as a hard working and core- professional physician and consultant with pedigree for hard work, selfless service and sacrifice.
He said the late Dr. Alkali worked tirelessly to initiate reforms and improvement in the services and operations of the Federal Teaching Hospital in particular, the medical profession and the health sector in general.
” We have indeed lost a great man, seasoned medical practitioner and administrator per excellence”.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Gombe state, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, Nigerian Medical Association and the entire management and staff of the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe for this huge loss. May Allah forgive his sins and grant him Aljannat Firdaus”.
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