The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has appointed Mrs Mojisola Daini to lead its internal audit department.
The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo-led Management confirmed the move on Tuesday, noting that the decision took retrospective effect from 21 July 2026. She replaced the former head of the department following their mandatory civil service retirement.
The appointment, which takes retrospective effect from July 21, 2026, follows the mandatory retirement of the department’s former head.
The appointment comes at a crucial moment for Nigeria’s oldest tertiary hospital. The institution faces growing pressure to maintain rigorous fiscal management while expanding clinical care and medical training amidst tight public budgets.
Hospital officials state the transition is central to maintaining institutional integrity. The unit monitors internal expenditure, operational efficiency, and risk compliance across all clinical and administrative sectors.
Mojisola Daini: Tightening Fiscal Controls in Tertiary Healthcare
The leadership change reflects a wider drive to reinforce public sector financial transparency across major medical institutions in West Africa.
As funding for public health facilities faces increased scrutiny, internal audit units are taking on a vital supervisory role. They ensure government allocations and research grants reach intended clinical programmes without leakage.
By positioning an experienced auditor at the head of the division, the management aims to streamline reporting mechanisms. This structure reduces institutional waste while ensuring strict adherence to federal procurement rules.
The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, confirmed the leadership change and outlined the expectations for the unit.
Prof. Otegbayo expressed strong confidence in her capacity to lead and modernise the internal audit apparatus. He emphasised that a strengthened audit system will play a pivotal role in driving the hospital’s core tripartite mandate: delivering top-tier healthcare service, advancing clinical education, and fostering groundbreaking medical research.
