Dr. Ado Jimada Gana Muhammad was appointed executive director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency in 2011. Prior to his appointment, he served as a special assistant in the Abuja state house. He has a distinguished medical career with a wealth of experience spanning almost two decades in the health and public service sectors. He is a graduate of the School of Medicine, University of Ilorin Nigeria, and also holds a master's degree in public health from University of Wales, United Kingdom.