From: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
The Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, Prof. Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u, has been nominated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award category.
The nomination was announced as part of the 2026 Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) Rewards and Recognition Awards. The award ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
In a special bulletin, Volume 11, signed by the Management of FNPH Kaduna, the hospital congratulated Prof. Armiya’u on the recognition, describing it as a significant acknowledgment of her dedication to promoting fairness, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and equal opportunity for all staff and patients.
“This nomination is a significant recognition of Prof. Armiya’u’s commitment to managing diversity and fostering fairness, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and equal opportunity for ALL in the FNPH, Kaduna,” the bulletin stated.
The management noted that under Prof. Armiya’u’s leadership, FNPH Kaduna has achieved important milestones in creating an institutional environment that reflects the values of equity, dignity, respect, and inclusion within a federal organization.
“There is no doubt that the FNPH, Kaduna, under her leadership, recorded significant milestones in terms of creating an environment that reflects the values of equity, dignity, respect, and inclusion in a federal institution,” it added.
The bulletin further stated that Prof. Armiya’u’s second term as Medical Director demonstrates a renewed commitment to ensuring that diversity remains a strength, a driver of innovation, and an enhancer of service quality at the hospital.
“As we celebrate this recognition, we are further encouraged by the fact that her second tenure as Medical Director of the FNPH, Kaduna represents a renewed commitment to ensuring that our diversity shall remain a major source of strength, innovation and improved service delivery,” the management said.
The FNPH Kaduna concluded the bulletin with: “Congratulations to our Medical Director.”