The governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin-Kalu as Chairman of the Management Board of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH).
Dr. Ezinne Benjamin-Kalu is the wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who represents Bende federal constituency and is widely regarded as a prominent political figure in Abia.
The appointment was announced through an official government statement, which also unveiled a newly reconstituted management board for the institution.
According to the state government, the reconstitution of the ABSUTH board was part of a broader strategy to revitalise the hospital and reposition it as a centre of excellence in healthcare delivery, medical research, and professional training.
The administration emphasised that the new leadership was expected to drive reforms that would enhance service quality, improve infrastructure, and strengthen the institution’s academic and clinical reputation.
Alongside Dr. Benjamin-Kalu, were several other professionals named to serve on the board.
These included Prof. Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo as Chief Medical Director, Dr. Kelechi Omende, Dr. Temple Nwosu, and Dr. Patrick Umezurike, among others.
The composition reflected a blend of administrative, academic, and clinical expertise, which the government says is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and institutional efficiency.
Governor Otti congratulated the newly appointed chairman and board members, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering tangible improvements in the hospital’s operations.
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