Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja

24/04/2026

FTHL Football Club Hosts 4-Day Novelty Match to welcome the New CMD Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman.

The tournament featured teams from key hospital associations:
- *NMA 6:5 JOHESU*
- *JOHESU 3:1 NANNM*
- *NMA 4:4 NANNM*
- *Final Day: JOHESU 2:0 NMA*

On the final day, JOHESU emerged as the overall winners. Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman presented the cup and certificates of attendance to the winning team, commending all participants for their sportsmanship and team spirit.

The event achieved its goal of fostering unity and camaraderie among staff while celebrating the new leadership at FTHL.

23/04/2026

Congratulations JOHESU

The final match between Johesu and NMA (Nigeria Medical Association) ended in 2:0 with JOHESU taking the Novelty Match Cup.

23/04/2026

Awareness Walk

HIP 2026 - Health Information Professionals Week

Theme- Guardians of Health Information: Driving healthcare transformation through Technology.

Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria - Kogi State Chapter

22/04/2026

CLINICAL DEPARTMENTAL VISIT & TOUR – PAEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT

The Chief Medical Director, Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman, led a management delegation on a working visit to the Paediatrics Department of Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), covering the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), Emergency Paediatric Unit, and general Paediatric wards.

He was accompanied by the CMAC, Dr. Ebune Ojochide; Ag. Director of Administration, Mr. A. Abdullahi; HOD Works, Engr. Omatola; and Head of Procurement, Mr. Egah.

The tour aimed to engage doctors, nurses, and support staff, assess clinical workflows, inspect facilities and critical equipment, and identify areas requiring urgent intervention. Key issues raised during the interaction were documented for management action.

The visit forms part of ongoing departmental tours by FTHL management to strengthen service delivery, improve patient outcomes, and address operational challenges across all clinical units.

22/04/2026

CLINICAL DEPARTMENTAL VISIT & TOUR – ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

The Chief Medical Director, Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman, led a management team on a working visit to the Accident & Emergency Department of Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL).

He was accompanied by the CMAC, Dr. Ebune Ojochide; Ag. Director of Administration, Mr. A. Abdullahi; HOD Works, Engr. Omatola; and Head of Procurement, Mr. Egah.

The tour aimed to engage frontline staff, assess departmental operations, inspect facilities and equipment, and identify areas for improvement ahead of a planned facelift for the unit. Key concerns raised by the team were noted for immediate management action.

The visit is part of ongoing departmental tours by FTHL management to boost service delivery, address operational gaps, and prepare critical units for infrastructure upgrades.

22/04/2026

Mosque and Imam Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to FTHL CMD

The Mosque and Imam Committee of Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL) paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director, Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman.

The delegation congratulated the CMD on his leadership and pledged the committee’s support and prayers for a successful tenure. The visit concluded with special prayers for the CMD, hospital management, staff, patients, and the institution’s continued growth.

Assoc. Prof. Abdulrahman appreciated the committee for the visit and prayers, noting the important role of the spiritual community in fostering peace, unity, and compassion within the hospital.

22/04/2026

The team from Nuclear Associate & Consultancy Services and Remita visited the Chief Medical Director

22/04/2026

Consultant Heads of Pathology Welcome FTHL CMD

Consultant Heads of the Department of Pathology, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), paid a courtesy visit to welcome the Chief Medical Director, Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman, to the institution.

The delegation, comprising senior consultants from the department’s various units, used the visit to formally congratulate the CMD on his appointment and pledge their support for his administration. Discussions centered on strengthening laboratory services, advancing diagnostic capacity, and addressing key operational needs within the department.

Assoc. Prof. Abdulrahman thanked the consultants for the warm reception.

22/04/2026

NMA National Officers Pay Courtesy Visit to FTHL CMD

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), led by the 1st Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, and the 2nd Vice President, Dr. Ushakuma Michael Anenga, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), Assoc. Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman.

The visit, held at the CMD’s office in Lokoja, focused on strengthening collaboration between the NMA and FTHL. Discussions covered welfare of medical professionals, continuous professional development, and strategies for improving healthcare delivery and doctor-patient relations within the hospital and Kogi State at large.

Assoc. Prof. Abdulrahman welcomed the NMA delegation and reaffirmed FTHL’s commitment to partnering with the Association to address issues affecting medical practice and promote quality patient care. The NMA leaders commended the CMD for his open-door policy and pledged the Association’s support for ongoing reforms in the hospital.

20/04/2026