Dr. Shamsuddeen Aliyu
Healthcare, Enterpreneur, and Public Private Partnership in Abuja
Dr. Shamsuddeen Aliyu, MBBS, MSc, PhD, MBA, DBA (Hon.), MRCR
A pioneering Nigerian physician and healthcare entrepreneur dedicated to reversing medical tourism and elevating world-class medical care within Nigeria.
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- MSc, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
- PhD in Nuclear Medicine, Hull York Medical School (in collaboration with Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust), United Kingdom
- MBA, International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration, Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development
- Member, Royal College of Radiologists (MRCR); prestigious awards including Business and Innovation recognition from the British Council
Professional Journey & Impact
Founder and MD/CEO of Foresight Healthcare Limited (est. 2016), Dr. Aliyu launched his mission to curb outbound medical tourism by developing advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities in Nigeria. Under his leadership:
- Established Foresight Premier Hospitals in Abuja and Gombe, alongside specialist clinics and diagnostic centres.
- Serves as Executive Vice Chairman of Sahad Hospitals, a state-of-the-art 200-bed facility in Abuja commissioned in August 2024 by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Equipped with cutting-edge technology—including a 1.5 Tesla MRI, 64-slice CT scanner, seven operating theatres, and 13 dialysis machines—the hospital emphasizes affordable, patient-centered care and reverse medical tourism through international partnerships.
- Oversees initiatives like the Sokoto State Advanced Medical Diagnostic Centre and Katsina Dialysis Centre, addressing critical needs such as kidney disease.
Driven by strategic partnerships and alignment with national health reforms, Dr. Aliyu has attracted significant foreign investment toward establishing advanced nuclear medicine centres across Nigeria's teaching hospitals, with the first upcoming at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.
A blend of clinical expertise, innovative leadership, and compassionate visiontransforming Nigeria's healthcare landscape for accessible, high-quality care.