?Appoints Mohammed As NPHCDA Executive Director, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday condoled with Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State over the death of his deputy, Mr. David Albashi in the early hours of yesterday, describing it as “shocking.”
“I am deeply and personally touched by the sudden loss of this vibrant and young politician,” a statement by his special adviser on Media and? Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati quoted the president as saying.
Jonathan further asked Governor Dankwambo to extend his sincere condolences to Mr. Albashi’s family, the government of Gombe State and the entire people of the state.
He prayed God to grant eternal repose to the soul of the late deputy governor and comfort his family.
Meanwhile, Dr Ado Jimada Gana Mohammed has been appointed as the new executive director and chief executive officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).
Mohammed’s appointment, which was approved by President Goodluck Jonathan, followed the elevation of Dr Muhammed Ali Pate the erstwhile executive director and chief executive officer of the agency as minister of state for Health in July this year. The appointment takes immediate effect
The new executive director, who was born in Zaria, Kaduna State on January 17, 1967, hails from Niger State. Dr Mohammed has about 20 years experience in public health, delivering immunisation services and institutional reforms in the country.