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| Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos, along with two other doctors, after finding prima facie evidence of medical negligence in the care of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.
Nkanu, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, died on January 7, 2026, following treatment at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital and procedures at Euracare.
The panel also suspended Euracare’s anesthesiologist, Dr. Titus Ogundare, and Atlantis’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh.
All three are barred from practicing medicine in Nigeria until the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal rules on their case.
In a statement by panel secretary Dr. Enejo Abdu, the investigation further identified prima facie professional misconduct by 10 additional doctors.
They are Dr. Adeseye Akinsete, Dr. Chidinma Ohagwu, Dr. Anthony Ajeh, Dr. Amarachi Bayo, and Dr. Nkechi Peji.
Others are Dr. Olaoye Oludare, Dr. Agaja Oyinkansola, Dr. Patricia Akintan, Dr. Babatunde Bamgboye, and Dr. Raji Faidat.
The panel, which also cleared 8 other doctors, reached these decisions after considering the complaint against all 21 doctors and reviewing their counter-affidavits, including their oral depositions on oath, according to a report of Channels Television.
The panel, the report noted, concluded its investigation at its 25th session held at Excel Hotel & Resort in Abuja on Feb 17th & 18th, 2026,
The 21-month-old child, Nkanu Adichie-Esege, was initially admitted to Atlantis Hospital in Lagos for what was described as a worsening but initially mild illness.
While arrangements were being made to transfer him to Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, Atlantis referred him to Euracare for pre-flight diagnostic procedures, including an MRI, lumbar puncture, and insertion of a central line.
However, the child passed following the procedures.
His parents have alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with his death.
In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, issued by the law firm led by Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), Adichie and her husband accused Euracare, its anesthesiologist, and other attending medical personnel of breaching the duty of care owed to their son.
The notice stated that the child, born on March 25, 2024, was referred to Euracare on January 6, 2026, for diagnostic and preparatory procedures ahead of an emergency medical evacuation to the United States, where a specialist team was reportedly on standby.
The procedures reportedly included: Echocardiogram, Brain MRI, and insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter.
Lumbar puncture, Intravenous sedation using propofol was administered.
The parents alleged that the child developed sudden and severe complications while being transported to the cardiac catheterisation laboratory after the MRI.
Panel secretary Enejo Abdu further revealed sufficient evidence of professional misconduct against 10 additional doctors at Atlantis Hospital.
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