From Chuks Moses, Awka
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Prof Joseph Ugboaja, has restated his commitment to transforming the referral hospital to ensure five star performance.
He disclosed readiness to transform the health institution into a medical tourist center of the world, by making it one of the best five of such institutions in the country.
The promise was made during a birthday party in his honour organised by a Committee of Friends, and hosted by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM), Chief Innocent Chukwuma, in his residence last Saturday.
Prof. Ugboaja noted that his administration has hit the ground running as the movement to permanent site of institution has taken off in full gear.
Ugboaja commended staff of the hospital for what he described as “their cooperation and support” for his administration, and assured them that he would avail them the best operational environment so that they can fully key into his dreams and aspiration for the health institution.
The management, according to him, is already looking into the issues of conversion and promotion of deserving staff of the hospital noting that the issue would be addressed soon.
Earlier, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of NAUTH, Dr Ugochukwu Ezejofor, commended the CMD for the developmental strides he has achieved in just a year in office, noting that the hospital has never had it so good.
He pointed out that barely a year that the incumbent CMD took over the rein of governance of the hospital, his top notch performance and achievements are unprecedented.
Similarly, the President-General (PG) of Uruagu-Nnewi, Chief Innocent Okoli, in a comment said that the new CMD of NAUTH has performed magic that has positively and radically transformed landscape and service delivery of the hospital.
He urged Prof. Ugboaja to keep the flag flying even as pointed out that more work will continue to be the reward for hardwork.
The birthday party was attended by the management staff of NAUTH, Committee of Friends, among whom were the former Anambra State Commissoner for Sports; Hon Emma Nsoedo; Chief Dozie Ikedife; Barr. Chima Nnamdi; former Chairman of Nnewi North LGA, Hon Martin Okafor; Chairman of Nnewi Importers Association, Chief Austin Manuel Jideofor; Afam Iloka and a host of other dignitaries.