Anambra State Government has appointed the former Commissioner for Health and current Chairman of Governing Council, Anambra State College of Health Technology Obosi, Dr. Josephat Akabuike, as the new Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, following the demise of the Chief Medical Director, Late Dr. Basil Nwankwo.
The state government also appointed the Executive Secretary of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi, as the new Chairman of Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi stating that he will combine the two roles.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to Anambra State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, the appointments take immediate effect.
The release commiserated with the Nwankwo family of Ifite-Dunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area, over the demise of their son, Dr. Nwankwo, who was until his death, the Chief Medical Director Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka.
It stated that Governor Willie Obiano is saddened by the unfortunate passing of Dr. Nwankwo, who performed creditably well as Chief Medical Director of COOUTH and has been in the frontline of saving lives since the outbreak of COVID-19, together with his colleagues at Amaku, Anambra State Ministry of Health, and other partner agencies.
According to the release, the state government is in touch with late Dr. Nwankwo’s family and wished his soul eternal rest.
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