UUTH Incident: EFCC chairman Olukoyede apologize to Prof, Eyo Ekpe, NMA

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC], Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that an apology be made to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee of UUTH, and members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA.

While acknowledging in a statement via X on Monday, that the wellbeing of Nigerians is at the core of the Commission’s mandate, he expressed regret at the discomfort the unfortunate episode caused staff of the hospital and members of the public.

Reiterating the Commission’s decision ordering a full investigation of the incident, Olukoyede assured that once the exercise is completed, any officer found to have acted outside of the acceptable code of professional conduct would be subjected to the internal disciplinary process.

The full statement is published below…

EFCC Chairman Speaks on UUTH Incident, Directs Apology to Ekpe, NMA

Pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel of the Commission and medical staff of the Uyo University Teaching Hospital, the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that an apology be made to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee of UUTH, and members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA.

While acknowledging that the wellbeing of Nigerians is at the core of the Commission’s mandate, he expressed regret at the discomfort the unfortunate episode caused staff of the hospital and members of the public.

Reiterating the Commission’s decision ordering a full investigation of the incident, he assured that once the exercise is completed, any officer found to have acted outside of the acceptable code of professional conduct would be subjected to the internal disciplinary process.

Mr. Olukoyede expressed determination to work with stakeholders to resolve all the issues and forestall a repeat of such episodes in future. He, however, stated that the unfortunate incident would not detract the commission from pressing ahead with the execution of its mandate in any part of Nigeria

He called on members of the NMA and other professional bodies to continue to support the EFCC in the delicate assignment of ridding Nigeria of economic and financial crimes and other forms of corruption.