Buhari Replaces Prof Usman Yusuf As NHIS Boss

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf.

Yusuf’s Termination followed the recommendations of a report by an independent fact-finding panel on the NHIS.

According to a statement signed by the Director, Media, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Boade Akinola on Monday, Prof Mohammed Nasir Sambo has been directed by the president to fill up the space of Yusuf, who is on administrative leave.

“Similarly, the President also approved the dissolution of the governing board of the NHIS and directed the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health to exercise full powers of the council pending the constitution of a new board.” the statement read.

In line with the provisions of Section 11(1)(3) of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(Establishment) Act, 2018, the president also approved the appointment of Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu as Director–General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.