Kwara Gov Appoints Ilorin Born Doctor, Abdulraheem Malik As New Head Of Hospital Board

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Abdulraheem Malik, a doctor of pharmacy, the new head of the state’s hospital management board.

According to a statement seen by 9japarrot Media he's to replace Mr. Saad Aluko, who the Governor commended for his four years of exemplary services to the state.

 

Dr. Malik, until his appointment the managing director of the popular pharmaceutical chain, Rotamedics, is a household name in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry. 

 

Highlighting his portfolio, the Governor spokesperson Rafiu Ajakaye noted that Dr. Malik is an indigene of Ilorin.

"The appointee was educated variously at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria; Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain; University of Mary, Bismarck, United States; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, United States; and Walden University, Minneapolis, United States. the statement reads.

 

"He holds different certificates and licences, such as first and second degrees in Pharmacy, and Doctor of Philosophy Pharmacy (PharmD); Pharmacist Practice Licence (USA); Masters in Business Administration In Healthcare (USA); Masters in International Health Economics and Pharmacy Economics."

 

Dr. Malik has worked in various health establishments in Nigeria and abroad, and is reputed for his philanthropy and community development efforts, the statement added. 

His appointment as executive secretary of the hospital board takes immediate effect.