By Simeon OSAJIE
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), on Friday, October 30, 2026, welcomed Major General S. O. Adejimi, the new Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (S&T) Benin, during a courtesy visit to the hospital.
Received by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UBTH, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, the Commandant, stated that the visit was intended to formally intimate the UBTH management of his assumption of command and to strengthen the existing relationship between the military institution and the tertiary healthcare institution.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu appreciated the officers and called for synergy between the two federal institutions in areas of mutual interest.
On his part, Major General Adejimi assured the UBTH management of continued support and expressed delight at the hospital’s commitment to healthcare excellence.
The courtesy visit was attended by members of the UBTH management including CMAC Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo, Director of Administration UBTH, Jim Uwadiae Esq., DCMAC (Clinicals), Dr. Philip Osho, DCMAC (Research and Ethics), Prof. Adebola Ehizele, DCMAC (Dental Services ) Prof. Nneka Chukwuma, DNS Mrs. Grace Arheghan, Head Human Resources, Mrs J.J. Oyakhilome and Ag. Public Relations Officer (PRO) Mrs. Uyi Abarosah and other members of staff.