According to them, the appointment was contrary to the conditions listed in the advertisement for the position, especially the years of service and possession of degree in health related courses as against mathematics degree held by the new director of Administration.
Leader of the Concerned Staff of the Hospital, L.R Atitebi, in a statement, described the appointment as shocking and unacceptable.
Atitebi explained that it is questionable that the rumoured Substantive Director of
Administration of Federal Medical Centre possesses his first degree in Mathematics Education.
He added that one of the candidates, Mrs O. F. Tajudeen-Oyesiji, who came first during the interview was overlooked." he claimed.
"With 19 years and six months experience in public service, she applied for the position and the Ministry in its wisdom decided
to invite her for the interview" he said.
"We believe that the decision of the Ministry to waive certain criteria for interested candidates was done in good fate" Atitebi commended.
"we reliably gathered that out of the three candidates interviewed for the job Mrs O. F. Tajudeen-Oyesiji
came first ahead of two candidates but the Ministry jettisoned
merit and imposed Apanisile on the Hospital" He concluded.
Atitebi, however, asked the Health Minister and other stakeholders to review the decision in order to prevent possible industrial disharmony in the Centre and to redeem the image of Public Service as reputable institution with
ethical principles.
