By Adeola Badru
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis.
The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Ibadan, with the theme: “Redefining Healthcare Leadership in Nigeria: Innovation, Accountability and Sustainable Development.”
Delivering the keynote address, the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Titilola Ibiyemi, said Nigeria could no longer afford a “business-as-usual” approach to healthcare management, stressing the need for transformational leadership to restore public confidence and improve service delivery.
Ibiyemi said healthcare leadership must move beyond routine administration by embracing innovation, accountability, strategic planning and collaboration to build a resilient and sustainable health system.
