The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.
The investigation began on January 16, 2026, with medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Pediatric Hospital responding to the complaint.
At the end 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, anesthesiologist at Euracare; and Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh, chief medical director of Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
The Council granted temporary suspension orders for the three, pending the result of formal disciplinary proceedings.
The panel also ruled that ten other Atlantis Pediatric Hospital practitioners engaged in professional misconduct.
“These cases have been referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal hearing and determination in accordance with the Council’s statutory mandate,” the MDCN said.
The Council stressed that the findings are preliminary and do not constitute a final determination of liability. “The affected practitioners are entitled to a full hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal, where evidence will be examined and a final decision rendered,” it added.
More proceedings before the Tribunal are expected to begin in due course, with the MDCN promising to maintain transparency and conformity to its regulatory framework throughout the process.
