By Abiola Olawale
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has officially suspended three prominent doctors following a preliminary investigation into the tragic death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of world-renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The decision was reached during the 25th session of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel held in Abuja.
The panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct, leading to the immediate interim suspension of the practitioners pending a full trial by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
At the conclusion of its 25th session held in Abuja on February 17–18, 2026, the Panel determined that a prima facie case of medical negligence had been established against three doctors: Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare; Dr. Titus Ogundare, Anaesthesiologist at Euracare; and Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Director of Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
The Council issued interim suspension orders against the three pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings. The Panel also found professional misconduct on the part of 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
“These cases have been referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal hearing and determination in accordance with the Council’s statutory mandate,” the MDCN said.
The Council emphasised that the findings are preliminary and do not constitute a final determination of liability. “The affected practitioners are entitled to a full hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal, where evidence will be examined and a final decision rendered,” it added.
Further proceedings before the Tribunal are expected to commence in due course, with the MDCN pledging to ensure transparency and adherence to its regulatory framework throughout the process.
