13/05/2026
Maiden Nurses Week Celebration Kicks Off at FUT HOSPITAL,WUKARI 12TH MAY, 2026
The maiden Nurses Week celebration at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, commenced on a colourful and professional note, marking the first time the hospital is formally observing the event.
The event began with the ceremonial marching-in of nurses from various units and departments of the hospital. Dressed in their uniforms , the procession displayed discipline, unity, and professional pride as they took their positions in the venue.
Following the procession, the Master of Ceremony introduced the invited guests. Present at the occasion were the Chief Medical Director Prof Ayuba Dauda Madachi, Director of Administration Mr Theophilus Danjuma,Director finance Mr Bulus David, Director works Eng. Timothy Gambo, Director audit Mr Daniel Agye, Head of Procurement Mr Mataka, Clinical Services, and Nursing Services, the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee Dr AkafaTensaba, consultant physicians.
In his opening address, the Head of Nursing Services Nr. Girgir Gideon welcomed all participants and thanked the hospital management for supporting the maiden celebration. He emphasized that the week-long event would highlight the contributions of nurses, promote professional development, and strengthen patient care standards at FUT Hospital, Wukari.
The Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Mr Joshua Agbu , FUTH Wukari Chapter, delivered the keynote speech. He appreciated the hospital management for recognizing nurses through this initiative and called for continued investment in nursing education, staffing, and welfare. He also urged nurses to uphold the ethics of the profession and remain committed to quality care delivery.
He went further to explain Why Nurses Celebrate this special day. Nurses Week is celebrated globally to honour the dedication and sacrifices of nurses in healthcare delivery. It is observed every May 12 to commemorate the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The celebration serves to recognize the vital role of nurses, raise public awareness of their contributions, advocate for better working conditions, and inspire the next generation of nurses.
However, he presented the theme for the Nurses Week " Our Nurses.Our Future. Empowering Nurses to save live".
The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ayuba Dauda Madachi declared the event open and stated that the theme for this year’s Nurses Week came at the right time.
He went further to say that nurses are the backbone of the hospital. He commended them for consistently giving their best in patient care and expressed his pride in the nurses of FUT Hospital, Wukari.
Prof. Madachi assured that management would provide the necessary resources and support to ease their work and ensure quality service delivery.
In conclusion, he prayed that the work of the nurses would continue to save lives and inspire the future.
The event continued with two major educational topics discussed in detail by the presenters.
Day one of Nurses Week concluded with a football match at St. Mary’s Football Pitch between the staff of FUT Hospital, Wukari, and the nurses of FUT Hospital, Wukari. It was an exciting and well-contested game.
PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT
FUTH WUKARI
13TH MAY, 2026