The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the reconstitution of the Management Board of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital in line with the enabling law establishing the institution.
A statement signed by Dr. Emmanuel Meribole
Secretary to Abia State Government said the reconstitution is aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery, and enhancing the quality of medical training and healthcare services provided by the hospital.
The newly reconstituted Board comprises the following:
1. Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin-Kalu – Chairman
2. Prof. Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo – Chief Medical Director
3. Dr. Kelechi Omende – Member
4. Dr. Temple Nwosu – Member
5. Dr. Patrick Umezurike – Member
6. Prof. P. E. N. Onyemachi – Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
7. Prof. Gazie Okpara – Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Senate Representative
8. Prof. Chuks Kamanu – Provost, College of Medical Sciences
9. Dr. Mrs. Ifeyinwa Blossom Uma Kalu – P/S, Health Ministry
10. Mrs. Ihuoma Nwagbara – Director of Administration/Secretary to the Board
11. Dr. Odochi Ewurum – NMA
The Governor while congratulating the Chairman and Members of the Board, charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by working assiduously to reposition the Teaching Hospital as a centre of excellence in healthcare delivery, medical training, and research.
The statement said the appointments take immediate effect.
