UBTH CMD, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu Gets Oba of Benin Blessing on Her Appointment
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, CRF, has blessed the newly appointed Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University Benin Teaching Hospital, (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs) Idia Enibokun Ize-Iyamu, urging her to make an impact in healthcare delivery.
Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when the UBTH CMD led the management team of the UBTH to pay respect to the great Benin throne on Thursday at his Palace in Benin.
The first class traditional ruler on before it, his Chiefs and the Benin Royal family congratulated the UBTH CMD of the hospital on her appointment and pledged his palace support to her management team.
While acknowledging the positive role of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Oba Ewuare II also thanked President Bola Tinubu for putting merit above sentiments and finding Prof. Idia Enibokun Ize-Iyamu worthy of the appointment, which he described as a “round peg in a round hole”.
The Benin monarch appealed to the UBTH management team to support the Chief Medical Director, whom he explained has “done very well in representing the female Gender.
“You a professional. Congratulations, madam. It’s befitting that you are the Chief Medical Director of UBTH.
“We are happy that you were chosen. We know that you will do your best to make UBTH success.
“Be assured that you have our support.
“I am also glad that there is no gender discrimination in UBTH as the first female Chief Medical Director,” Oba Ewuare II said to the delight of his guests and Palace Chiefs.
Addressing the Benin throne, the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu stated that the management was in the Palace to formally inform the Oba about her appointment by President Bola Tinubu.
The CMD sought Royal blessings in the task of providing leadership and highlighted her transformative mission statement towards strengthening healthcare and improving medical services at the tertiary health facility.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu was appointed by President Bola Tinubu and assumed duty on the 18th of August 2025 as the Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
