Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has approved the appointment of three medical professionals to head key government health institutions in the state.
A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, says those appointed include Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr. Obianuju Chinelo Okoye as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, and Dr. Hillary Nkem Okeke as Executive Director of the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency.
Dr. Uwaeme is a seasoned medical practitioner with over 22 years of experience in Medicine and Surgery, during which he has acquired extensive clinical and management expertise. His career reflects a strong blend of academic excellence, administrative competence, and entrepreneurial vision.
He studied at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadephia, U.S.A (Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Training), Jefferson Ultrasound Radiology and Education Institute (Institute of Ultrasound Training), New Delhi, India, National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, and University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
Dr. Okoye is an experienced medical practitioner with strong administrative competencies, exceptional training skills, and extensive clinical practice that cuts across hospitals and public health sector.
Two decades of experience
With over 20 years of integrated experience, she holds an MBBS degree in Medicine and Surgery from Ebonyi State University, a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Diploma in Family Medicine from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
Dr. Okoye has also attended several conferences and presented papers.
Dr. Okeke is an award-winning, multi-skilled medical expert and lecturer who combines cognate clinical experience with outstanding research capabilities. With research interests in epidemiology, global health management, community and social care management and more, Dr. Okeke has presented quality papers at conferences and seminars.
A member of several professional bodies, he is an MBBS graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with a Master’s degree in Public Health.
The state government said the appointments reflect its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, expressing confidence that the new appointees will enhance the quality of health services across Anambra.
