The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed deep grief following the death of U.S.-based Nigerian physician, Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani, who was in the state on a humanitarian medical outreach.
In a condolence message he personally signed, Otti said he received news of her death with shock, describing the late doctor as a committed and compassionate professional.
The outreach, organised by the Abia State Government in partnership with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas, was a five-day programme held from April 13 to April 17.
Otti noted that Nwaubani, a member of ANPA, had travelled to Nigeria alongside her husband and daughter—who is a final-year medical student in the United States—to offer free healthcare services to residents of the state.
He noted that during the outreach, she suffered a medical emergency and was rushed to a hospital for urgent attention.
According to him, both ANPA members and local medical professionals collaborated intensively to stabilise her condition.
“Despite the gallant efforts of the highly skilled medical team to resuscitate her, she could not make it,” Otti said.
Otti extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, loved ones, and members of ANPA, noting that the state government had already established contact with both her family and the association’s leadership.
He assured that the government would provide necessary support to them during the mourning period.
Otti also commended the late doctor’s family and ANPA for allowing the outreach programme to continue despite the loss.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and safeguarding the well-being of both residents and visitors in the state.
The governor further prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and for strength for her family to bear the loss.
