Emmanuel lkpeama
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, in Anambra State. The appointment takes effect from Friday, 13th March, 2026.
Investigator news reports that Dr. Umeakuewulu is a distinguished Nigerian physician and Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special focus on Gynaecologic Oncology and women’s health at the National Hospital Abuja.
She brings a wealth of clinical expertise and professional experience, having served for years at the National Hospital, Abuja, where she has made notable contributions to the advancement of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Dr. Umeakuewulu is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCOG), and the International College of Surgeons (FICS), reflecting her strong professional standing in the medical community.