A federal government tertiary health institution dedicated to providing quality healthcare, training, and medical research in Delta State, Nigeria.
Federal Medical Centre Ovwian was established in 1994 under the Federal Ministry of Health as a tertiary health institution to serve the people of Delta State and the Niger Delta region. Over three decades, it has grown from a modest facility into a leading centre of medical excellence in Nigeria.
The hospital was upgraded from a General Hospital to a Federal Medical Centre, reflecting the Federal Government's commitment to improving healthcare access in Delta State. Today, FMC Ovwian serves hundreds of thousands of patients annually, with over 150 medical professionals across 24 clinical departments.
The hospital is accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and serves as a training ground for medical students, resident doctors, and other health professionals from institutions across the region.
FMC Ovwian was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to improve tertiary healthcare in Delta State.
New surgical theatre, ICU ward, and expanded outpatient department commissioned, doubling capacity.
The Clinical Research and Training Centre was established, enabling resident doctor training programs.
Major infrastructure upgrade including digital X-ray, MRI facility, and electronic health records system.
FMC Ovwian celebrates 30 years of healthcare service, having served over 1.5 million patients.
To provide excellent, accessible, and affordable tertiary healthcare services to the people of Delta State and the Niger Delta region, while training healthcare professionals and conducting relevant medical research that meets national and international standards.
To become the foremost Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria — a centre of excellence delivering world-class healthcare services, producing outstanding medical professionals, and advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research for the benefit of all Nigerians.
Medical Director, FMC Ovwian
MBBS (Lagos), FMCP, FWACP
Experienced leaders guiding FMC Ovwian towards healthcare excellence.
Medical Director
MBBS, FMCP, FWACP
Chief Medical Officer
MBBS, FWACP
Director of Nursing Services
RN, MSc Nursing
Hospital Administrator
MBA, FHSM
Director, Clinical Services
MBBS, FMCS
Director of Finance
ACCA, MBA
Recognition of our commitment to healthcare excellence.
Federal Ministry of Health Award, 2023
Nigeria Medical Association, 2022
West African Health Organisation, 2021
Quality Management Systems, 2020
