The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, Hospital Management Board, HMB, Delta State, has hailed the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji as the new Head of Service, HoS, Delta State.
MDCAN, HMB Delta State Chapter in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Asaba, described the appointment of Dr. Oseji, a consultant public health physician, as well deserved, having rose from the cadres in the service of Delta State to the pinnacle of her career in public service.
The message jointly endorsed by the Chairman, MDCAN, HMB, Delta State, Dr. Philemon Okolie, Secretary, Dr. Onoriode Umolo and Publicity/Social Secretary, Dr. Valentine Eziashi, said the profile of Dr Oseji speaks volumes and expressed optimism on her ability to lead the state public service to a high standard as the new HoS.
The Association in the congratulatory message, acknowledged that Dr Oseji has been very active in MDCAN HMB activities even till date and prayed God to grant her the well wherewithal to perform beyond expectations.
The statement reads, “MDCAN HMB Delta State Chapter celebrates one of her own, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji on her elevation as the Head of Service, Delta State. This is great! This is lovely! This is fantastic! This is historic! History indeed has been made! This is a great win for MDCAN HMB Delta State in particular and all Doctors in general.
“What a joyous and cheering news for us in MDCAN HMB. This is happening in our time. To God be all the glory! Hearty congratulations, ma’am PS, Dr. Mrs. Mininim Oseji. We all celebrate you massively on this great and enviable appointment. May you receive the grace, strength and wisdom to function and to leave your footprints on the sands of time”, the statement added.
Dr. Mininim Oseji is a Consultant Public Health and Community Physician, and until her appointment, the Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Ministry of Environment. She is a Past National President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and a member of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA).
Dr. Oseji began her civil service career as a Medical Officer in Central Hospital Agbor, then Central Hospital, Asaba (now Federal Medical Centre, Asaba). As a Consultant Public Health Physician, she also served as Medical Director, General Hospital, Okwe-Asaba, and later as Director, Public Health, Ministry of Health, Asaba.
Following her appointment as Permanent Secretary, she served at the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Asaba, Ministry of Health Asaba, and the Ministry of Environment, Asaba.
As an association, MDCAN HMB Delta State, wish to express our profound gratitude to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State for finding one of our members worthy to be appointed into this exalted position as the Head of Service, Delta State.
Dr Oseji whose appointment followed the retirement of Mr Reginald Bayoko from service of Delta State after 35 years of meritorious service to the State, will be sworn in on Monday, 7th April 2025, by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.