About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal Medical Centre / Tertiary Referral and Teaching Hospital
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate resident doctor training in Anaesthesia, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology, and Surgery.
- Affiliation
- Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria — governed by a Board of Management with the Medical Director as chief executive.
Departments23 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Dr. Saheed Adebowale Nugboyan Ogunme
Medical Director and CEO of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta. Previously served as Acting Medical Director and Head of Clinical Services; formally appointed substantive Medical Director/CEO by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuming office on 10 November 2025, succeeding Dr. Adedamola Dada. Note: the hospital's own website still lists Dr. Adedamola Dada as Medical Director as of this record's compilation, appearing not yet updated after the handover.
Managed By
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare / FMC Ebute-Metta Board of Management
FMC Ebute-Metta is governed by a Board of Management under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with the Medical Director as chief executive of the hospital's clinical and administrative functions.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Available via hospital website (Book Appointment / patient login portal)
Walk-in Policy
Walk-in accepted at the General Outpatient Clinic; referrals accepted from other health facilities
Emergency Wait
24:00:00
Non-Emergency Wait
Monday - Friday, standard clinic hours
How to book
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Hospital Policies
Privacy & Confidentiality
All patient information is treated with confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws, as reflected in the hospital's Privacy & Cookie Policy.
Discharge Policy
Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer.
Hours & Holidays
General Outpatient Clinic operates standard weekday clinic hours. Accident and Emergency, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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