The Acting Chief Medical Director CMD of Abia State University Teaching Hospital ABSUTH Aba, has said that the major task ahead of the Management of the Institution is to ensure the restoration of its lost glory, with a view to aligning its operational dynamics with the vision ,mission and philosophy of its progenitors .
This is just as the Abia State Government has promised to continue to lend its support to moves aimed at regenerating the fortunes of the state’s tertiary health facility.
The duo of Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo Abia Health Commissioner, who represented Governor Alex Otti, and Prof Chikezie spoke separately on the occasion of the maiden edition of the Outstanding Scholars Lecture Series organized by the tertiary hospital on Friday February 16 2024 .
The CMD noted that the lecture series has been conceived as one of the veritable means of arousing the consciousness of ABSUTH stakeholders on the need to show commitment and dedication to the onerous task of transforming the institution,in line with Governor Otti, Abia renewal project
“By instituting this lecture series,we are seeking to promote excellence via key resource persons who have made their extraordinary strides ,particularly in the field of Medicine and healthcare generally.
“Following in the footsteps of Governor Otti, under whose watch we have witnessed an unrivaled commitment to the advancement of the Abia dream vis-a-via the restoration of critical infrastructure in concurrence with a renewed focus on education and healthcare.
“I am compelled to not only reflect upon this ,but to also recognize hard work ,enterprise and unity among the various stakeholders as critical elements needs for growth
“Every scholar involved in this project has left an indelible mark and therefore ,is a testament to the lofty heights we are pursing. We intend first , to draw inspiration from these notable scholars and thence ,motivate ourselves to strive harder and accomplish more in our little spaces.” Prof Chikezie stated.
The Abia State Governor informed that priority will be accorded to the transformation of the Teaching Hospital by his administration to enable it discharge its statutory responsibilities to the people as envisioned by its founding fathers.
He called on both the management and other stakeholders of ABSUTH to work assiduously towards restoring the dignity of the institution,which it lamented has nosedived in the past few years.
The Source reports that ABSUTH conceived as a centre of excellence for the breeding of qualitative medical personnel and second only to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital UNTH Enugu in South East region ,suffered a reversal in fortune in the last few years,climaxing with the infamous and scandalous loss of its Medical And Surgery accreditation status late 2022 .
Normalcy was only restored about three months ago,following the intervention of the present Abia State Government.
The Maiden edition of the lecture series, with its theme “Networking In The Life Of An Academic” was delivered by a Professor of Nephrology, UNTH Enugu, Ifeoma Ulasi.
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