President Bola Tinubu has made a historic decision by appointing Dr. Temitope Ilori as the new Director General of the National Agency For The Control of AIDS, NACA. This groundbreaking appointment marks a significant milestone as Dr. Ilori becomes the first female Director-General of the agency. Her four-year term officially began on February 22, 2024, taking over from her predecessor, Dr. Gambo Aliyu, who led the agency from June 2019 to February 2024.
Dr. Ilori brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine at the University of Ibadan and as a Consultant Family Physician at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. Her expertise and dedication to public health make her a valuable asset to NACA and the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.
In a statement released by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol at NACA, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency expressed confidence in Dr. Ilori’s ability to lead with integrity and compassion. Her appointment is a testament to the commitment to gender equality and empowerment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
As the new Director General, Dr. Ilori is poised to make a lasting impact on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Her leadership will undoubtedly shape the future of NACA and contribute to the global efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Stay tuned for updates on Dr. Temitope Ilori’s transformative leadership at NACA and join us in celebrating this historic milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Together, we can create a healthier and more inclusive world for all.
