The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the reconstitution of the Management Board of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare administration and medical training in the state.
The decision, announced in an official press release, aligns with the legal framework establishing the institution and is part of broader efforts to enhance governance, improve service delivery, and elevate the quality of healthcare services provided to residents.
According to the statement, the newly reconstituted board is expected to play a critical role in repositioning ABSUTH as a leading center for medical excellence, research, and professional training.
Full List of AppointeesThe reconstituted Management Board includes:
Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin-Kalu – Chairman
Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo – Chief Medical
DirectorKelechi Omende – Member
Temple Nwosu – MemberPatrick Umezurike – Member
P. E. N. Onyemachi – Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
Gazie Okpara – Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Senate Representative
Chuks Kamanu – Provost, College of Medical Sciences
Ifeyinwa Blossom Uma Kalu – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health
Ihuoma Nwagbara – Director of Administration/Board Secretary
Odochi Ewurum – Nigerian Medical Association Representative
Governor Otti congratulated the chairman and members of the board, urging them to justify the trust placed in them by working diligently to transform the institution into a top-tier healthcare and research hub.
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The appointments take immediate effect, marking a significant step in the state government’s ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen the healthcare sector.
