Ado J. G. Muhammad hails from, commended President Goodluck Jonathan for appointing the medical doctor, describing the action as putting “a square peg in a square hole”. Dr. Muhammad currently works to achieve seven major objectives at the NPHCDA. The objectives are: To control preventable diseases; Improve access to basic health services; Improve quality of care; Strengthen institutions in the healthcare system; Develop a high-performing and empowered health workforce across the country. Other goals are to strengthen partnerships and engage with communities regularly to get feedback. In recognition of his outstanding achievements at the NPHCDA, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan honoured Dr. Muhammad with the
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