Army School of Supply and Transport Commandant Commends UBTH, Pledges Continued Support

By Rosemary Okoduwa

The new Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (S&T), Benin City, Major General S.O. Adejimi, has commended the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for its commitment to healthcare excellence.

Major General Adejimi gave the commendation on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the hospital as part of efforts to strengthen the existing relationship between the two federal institutions.

Received by the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, the Commandant said the visit was to formally intimate the hospital’s management of his assumption of command and explore opportunities for greater collaboration between the military institution and the tertiary healthcare facility.

In her response, Prof. Ize-Iyamu appreciated the military officers for the visit and called for stronger synergy between the two institutions in areas of mutual interest, noting the importance of collaboration among federal establishments.

Major General Adejimi, in turn, assured the UBTH management of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport’s continued support and expressed delight at the hospital’s dedication to delivering quality healthcare services.

The courtesy visit was attended by members of the UBTH management, including the Chief Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo, Director of Administration, Mr. Jim Uwadiae, Esq., Deputy Chief Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical Services), Dr. Philip Osho, DCMAC (Research and Ethics), Prof. Adebola Ehizele, DCMAC (Dental Services), Prof. Nneka Chukwuma, Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Grace Arheghan, Head of Human Resources, Mrs. J.J. Oyakhilome and Acting Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Uyi Abarosah, alongside other members of staff.