About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal Specialist Hospital (Neuropsychiatry)
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for specialist training in psychiatry. Nigeria's oldest and foremost federal psychiatric institution, hosting the Federal School of Occupational Therapy (FSOT) and the School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing (SPBPN).
- Affiliation
- Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare — established October 30, 1907 as the Yaba Asylum, making it Nigeria's pioneering psychiatric facility. Popularly known as 'Yaba Left', it provides specialist mental health, neuropsychiatric, and addiction services, and trains mental health professionals for Lagos State and the wider South-West region.
Departments17 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Dr. Olugbenga Adekinle Owoeye
Chief Medical Director of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, re-appointed by President Bola Tinubu for a second and final four-year term effective June 1, 2025. The most senior consultant at the hospital with over two decades of service, he graduated as a medical doctor from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1994, qualified as a psychiatrist in 2003, and holds a Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Lagos (2005 and 2009 respectively).
Managed By
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare / FNPH Yaba Board of Management
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba is a federal government specialist institution under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, governed by a Board of Management with the Chief Medical Director as chief executive of clinical and administrative operations.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Walk-in and referral
Walk-in Policy
Walk-in accepted at the Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic; referrals accepted from general hospitals and primary health centres across Lagos State
Emergency Wait
24:00:00
Non-Emergency Wait
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
How to book
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Hospital Policies
Privacy & Confidentiality
All patient information — particularly psychiatric records — is treated with the highest level of confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines, the Mental Health Act, and applicable Nigerian health laws.
Discharge Policy
Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant psychiatrist in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary and care plan are provided to every patient.
Hours & Holidays
Outpatient Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Admission wards and pharmacy operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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