The Chief Medical Director(CMD) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, has been honoured by the Uru Otutu Kindred of Adazi-Ani with a Nka na Uzu sculpture in recognition of her appointment and service to the state.

The delegation, which visited the CMD on Aug. 28, also presented her with a congratulatory letter and offered prayers for a successful tenure.

Members of the kindred expressed appreciation to the management of COOUTH for its support towards their daughter’s professional journey, while praying for divine guidance, protection and strength for her in office.

Receiving the delegation, Dr. Umeakuewulu expressed delight at the visit and thanked her kinsmen for their prayers, goodwill and show of solidarity.

She described the Nka na Uzu sculpture as a particularly meaningful gesture, noting that it represented a valued expression of honour and appreciation from her community.

The CMD appreciated the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for the opportunity to serve, saying his administration had demonstrated commitment to strengthening the state’s health sector.

Dr. Umeakuewulu highlighted some of the achievements recorded by COOUTH under her leadership and commended the management team and staff for their dedication and collective efforts towards improving services at the hospital.

She asked the delegation to convey her appreciation and warm regards to the people of Uru Otutu Kindred and the wider Adazi-Ani community.