Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed shock over the sudden death of Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani, a medical expert who died after a brief illness during a free medical outreach in the state.
Dr. Nwaubani had travelled from the United States to participate in the Association of Nigerian Physicians in Americas (ANPA) medical mission in Abia. According to a statement personally signed by Governor Otti, she developed a medical emergency and was rushed to hospital, where a skilled medical team attempted to resuscitate her without success.
The governor described Dr. Nwaubani as a compassionate and exemplary medical practitioner who, alongside her husband—a native of Abia—and their daughter, a final-year medical student in the US, had volunteered to offer free medical services to citizens. He extended his deepest sympathies to her family and the ANPA community.
Governor Otti also commended the late physician’s family for choosing not to suspend the ongoing outreach in the wake of the tragedy, describing the decision as a testament to their commitment to public health. He reiterated that his administration would continue to prioritise healthcare delivery for the people of Abia.
The ANPA medical mission, which provides free healthcare services to underserved communities, has been a key initiative in improving access to quality medical care in the state. Dr. Nwaubani’s death has cast a sombre mood over the programme, with colleagues and beneficiaries mourning the loss of a dedicated professional who had travelled thousands of miles to serve.
