The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The Council’s findings followed an investigation initiated after a formal complaint was lodged on January 16, 2026.
Medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Paediatric Hospital responded to the allegations by filing affidavits and presenting oral testimony before the MDCN Investigative Panel.
At the conclusion of its 25th session held in Abuja on February 17–18, 2026, the panel determined that a prima facie case of medical negligence had been established against three doctors: Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare; Dr. Titus Ogundare, an anaesthesiologist at Euracare; and Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Director of Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
The Council subsequently issued interim suspension orders against the three practitioners pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings.
In addition, the panel found that a case of professional misconduct had been established against 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
Those cases have been referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal hearing and determination, in line with the Council’s statutory mandate.
Prior to the regulatory intervention, the child’s parents had, through their solicitor, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, requested that Euracare provide a detailed medical report and full disclosure of the circumstances surrounding their son’s treatment and death.
The request formed part of efforts to obtain clarity on the medical management administered before the matter was escalated to regulatory authorities.
The MDCN stressed that its findings are preliminary and do not amount to a final determination of liability.
According to the Council, the affected practitioners are entitled to a full hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal, where evidence will be thoroughly examined and a final decision rendered.
Further proceedings before the Tribunal are expected to commence in due course, as the Council reiterated its commitment to due process and professional accountability within Nigeria’s healthcare system.
