In the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s bustling capital, where public healthcare systems strain under the weight of rising demand, Dr. Kenneth Aker Ityo has quietly distinguished himself as one of the country’s most respected orthopaedic surgeons. As Medical Director at the Garki Hospital, Abuja, a healthcare facility under public private partnership, his work exemplifies what it means to lead with both clinical precision and public service ethos.
Born on 11th March 1975 in Kenvanger, a village in Benue state, Nigeria, Dr. Aker Ityo completed his primary school at the Army Children school Bukavu Barracks Kano State, Nigeria in 1984, and started his secondary school at Mt. St. Michael’s Secondary School Aliade in Benue state, Nigeria in 1985 but later moved to the Government Science School Kuru, Kaduna State in 1989, graduating in 1991. He further proceeded to complete his medical training at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.
A Commitment to Public Medicine
Dr. Ityo’s decision to remain within Nigeria’s public health sector, rather than move to private practice or pursue opportunities abroad, reflects a deliberate and principled commitment. In a medical landscape often defined by resource disparity and professional migration, his choice carries significant weight.
Public records and professional references confirm his dual role as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and clinical administrator, where he oversees both patient care and institutional strategy. His presence underscores a broader mission: to ensure that orthopaedic care remains accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of socio-economic background.
Click the link for more of his story from Page 70 of our May-July 2025 Edition:
https://thenewafricamagazine.com/flipbook/the-new-africa-magazine-may-june-2025/
