Tinubu Appoints Dr. Obi Adigwe to Lead NHTDAO

President Bola Tinubu appointed Dr. Obi Adigwe as the National Coordinator of the newly established National Health Technology Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) on [exact date not provided]. This strategic body is designed to coordinate Nigeria's digital health ecosystem and will operate under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

The NHTDAO is expected to serve as a central platform for digital health initiatives, complementing existing health institutions by promoting interoperable standards and strengthening collaboration across public and private healthcare providers. The office will lead the implementation of the national digital health architecture approved by the National Council on Health in November 2025.

Dr. Obi Adigwe, who currently serves as the Director General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), brings extensive experience in pharmaceutical science and technology transfer. The NHTDAO will be co-chaired by Professor Muhammad Ali Pate and will include various stakeholders from the health sector, aiming to enhance service delivery and accelerate digital transformation in Nigeria's healthcare system.