Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital has defended two of its clinical staff members suspended over the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, one of the twin sons of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
In a statement on Wednesday, the hospital said it had “confidence in the professionalism and integrity” of its doctors affected by the interim suspension ordered by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
The suspended doctors are Euracare’s Medical Director, Tunde Majekodunmi, and anaesthesiologist Titus Ogundare. Also suspended is Atinuke Uwajeg, Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pediatric Hospital.
Nkanu Adichie-Esege died on January 7, 2026, after complications during preparatory medical procedures.
Following the child’s death, Adichie served the hospitals a legal notice, alleging medical negligence and professional misconduct.
A panel of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria said it established a prima facie case of medical negligence against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital in the toddler’s management.
Reacting to the suspension, Euracare said: “Our attention has been drawn to widespread media reports concerning the interim suspension orders and other findings issued by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel against thirteen doctors, two of whom are our clinical staff members, in connection with the ongoing proceedings relating to the death of Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege.”
The hospital added, “We wish to place on record our confidence in the professionalism and integrity of our clinical team. Dr Tosin Majekodunmi and Dr Titus Ogundare are experienced professionals whose records of service to patients in Nigeria span many years.”
It stated that “both doctors have, in their respective careers, contributed meaningfully to the delivery of quality healthcare to Nigerian patients at a standard comparable to what is obtainable in the world’s leading medical facilities.”
Euracare also raised concerns about the investigation process.
“We are compelled to draw attention to a number of serious concerns that have arisen in the course of these proceedings. It is our position that certain established processes and protocols have not been followed in the manner required,” the statement said.
The hospital alleged breaches of confidentiality, saying “matters covered by patient and institutional confidentiality appear to have been disclosed outside the appropriate channels,” and described it as “a serious breach that cannot go unaddressed.”
It said it would pursue its concerns through “appropriate legal and regulatory channels” and insisted on “a process that is conducted with rigour, impartiality, and respect for the rules that govern it.”
Euracare expressed sympathy to the family, stating, “We continue to empathise with the family of Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege. The loss of a child is a grief without measure.”
The panel reviewed 21 doctors through written complaints, counter-affidavits and oral depositions under oath.
Three doctors were suspended, ten were found to have prima facie cases of professional misconduct, and eight were cleared.
The suspended doctors remain barred from practising pending the outcome of proceedings before the disciplinary tribunal.
