Our Hospital Management Team

Welcome to the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria’s oldest mental health institution, with a legacy dating back to 1903.

For over 120 years, we have remained committed to providing compassionate, professional and evidence-based healthcare. Today, we serve communities across the South-South and South-East regions and beyond.

Our focus is simple: putting patients first, advancing mental healthcare, supporting recovery, and improving lives through quality clinical services, research, training, innovation and community engagement.

To our patients and families, you are not alone. We are here to support you on your journey to better health.

Compassionate Care. Professional Excellence. Better Lives.

Dr. Emmanuel Essien,
Medical Director,
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar.