GOVERNOR OTTI APPROVES THE RECONSTITUTION OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD

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.

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

His Excellency congratulates the Chairman and Members of the Board and charges 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 appointments take immediate effect.

Dr. Emmanuel Meribole
Secretary to the State Government.
April 21, 2026.