​Adebisi Assumes Office as FMC Abeokuta Clinical Chief

​ABEOKUTA – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has entered a new administrative era following the official assumption of office by Dr. Olusola Adebisi as the new Head of Clinical Services (HCS).

​Dr. Adebisi takes over the strategic clinical leadership of the tertiary health institution from the outgoing HCS, Dr. A.S. Adediran, who successfully completed his four-year statutory tenure.

​A Smooth Transition of Leadership

​The transition was formalized during a poignant handing-over ceremony held at the hospital’s HCS secretariat. Reflecting on his time in office, the outgoing clinical chief, Dr. Adediran, acknowledged the intense demands of managing the clinical operations of a major federal medical center, while expressing absolute confidence in his successor’s leadership capabilities.

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​”The seat is challenging and the workload is enormous, but I have no doubt that Dr. Adebisi has the capability to hold the position,” Dr. Adediran remarked.

​While formally presenting the transition documents and handing-over notes, Dr. Adediran urged the entire hospital workforce to rally behind the new administration, pledging his own continued loyalty and support to the institution.

​Deep Roots and High Ambitions

​In his acceptance address, Dr. Adebisi paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, characterizing Dr. Adediran as both a mentor and an approachable leader who managed the complex office with uncommon simplicity.

​Dr. Adebisi, whose professional history with FMC Abeokuta spans decades, emphasized his deep emotional and professional ties to the hospital.

​”I love FMC so much. I have been here since I was a House Officer, and I want to serve and make it work,” the newly minted HCS stated. “I pray God helps me to do my best and exceed my predecessor.”

​Institutional Support

​The high-profile event drew key stakeholders from across the hospital’s administrative and medical echelons. Among those in attendance were:

• ​Mr. E.K. Apanisile, Director of Administration
• ​Mrs. A. Fagoyinbo, Head of Nursing Services
• ​Executives of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)
• ​Dr. Olunuga and Dr. Nathaniel Oni, alongside various hospital chaplains and well-wishers.

​Speakers at the briefing commended Dr. Adediran for his humility and inclusive governance style, while charging Dr. Adebisi to maintain an open-door policy by listening to staff at all levels of the organization.

​The administrative transition concluded with a formal closing prayer led by Dr. Jabez Akindipe, signaling the official commencement of Dr. Adebisi’s tenure.