The Strategic Planning Team
Prof Sussan Uzoamaka Arinze-Onyia
RN, MB;BS, MPH, FWACP, FMCPHARINZE-ONYIA Sussan Uzoamaka is a Professor of Community Medicine in the Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Enugu State University College of Medicine as well as a Consultant Public Health Physician in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. She holds fellowship of West African College of Physicians (2005) and National Postgraduate Medical College in Public Health (2006). She has served her institutions in various capacities at different times including but not limited to: Head of Department of Community Medicine (2006-2008; 2011-2015), Faculty of Clinical Medicine Examination Officer (2016-2018) and Associate Dean (2018-2020). She has served severally as Chairman or Member of several Committees in her Department, Faculty and the University. She is an examiner and accreditor for West African College of Physicians. She has successfully supervised 2 Part-2 Fellowship dissertations and assessed 14. Her current research is on Occupational Health, Epidemiology and Research methodology. She has taught full-time for 18 years. Her email addresses are sussan.arinzeonyia@esut.edu.ng and samakarinze@yahoo.com. Her telephone numbers are: +234 803 552 3634 and +234 907 069 2608.
Dr Dan Chiedozie Ajawara
MB;BS, MBA, MPADr Dan Chiedozie Ajawara is a long-standing private Medical Practitioner and Public Administrator. He was trained at the University of Nigeria, Imo State University, and ESUT Business School. He is the Chief Medical Director of St Daniel Consolata Specialist Hospital, Enugu. One of the foremost hospitals in Enugu. He is also serving on several companies’ Boards. He is a Philanthropist and has served Rotary as District Governor. A Zonal Director of the Rotary Maternal and Child Health Project and a Polio Champion who has served as a Member of Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee.
Okpe Ijeoma Fidelia
NCE, BSc, MSc, PhD (in view) Peace, Conflict and Development studies.Former Principal at Trans-Ekulu Girl's Secondary School Enugu. A rotarian with so much passion for saving lives through voluntary blood donation. Has donated 34 pints of her own blood to save lives, and mobilized over 2,000 pints from voluntary donors; to save lives at different times, in hospitals in the South East and Southsouth states in Nigeria. Such hospitals include, UNTH Ituku Ozalla, EST Teaching hospital, Parklane Enugu, National Orthopedic hospital Enugu, General hospital Amaku Awka in Anambra state, Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching hospital Nnewi, Ebonyi State Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, FMC Umuahia, General Hospital Uyo, University of Nigeria Medical Centre Nsukka, etc. Service to humanity is primary to her!
NZE DR ERIC MADUABUCHI OMIRE OLUEDO
(MB;BS, MPH, MSc, PhD Researcher)Nze Dr Eric Oluedo is a member of Enugu State University of Science and Technology Governing Council, and also the Executive Secretary of Enugu State Local Government Pensions Board. He has served Enugu State Government as Commissioner in the state Executive Council, in various Ministries, viz; Commerce and Industry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Special Duties, and Rural Development. He has also served Enugu state in other key positions such as Acting Director of Medical Services in the State Ministry of Health, Chairman Oji River Local Government Council Caretaker Committee, and Chairman, 60-man ENSG committee for the visit every community (VEC) project of Enugu state government. He is a reputable Community Medicine/Public Health Physician, who established a standard hospital (OMIRE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, ACHI) in his rural community, and also founded a first class Non-Governmental Organization (ACTIONS FOR THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHILD). This NGO has successfully collaborated with UNICEF in implementing some vital projects for the benefit of the children. He is the Founder of “ACTIVITIES FOR THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS INITIATIVE”, and “18 th CAMEL ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) AND LEADERSHIP SERVICES LIMITED”. Nze Dr Eric Oluedo has served his community in numerous important positions such as the Secretary of Igwe-in-Council Igwe’s cabinet, and currently, he is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Dept of Community Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
FORSTER NKECHINYERE ANI
RN/M, RPON, BSC, MSC, PHD (IN VIEW)Forster Nkechinyere Ani is a Staff Nurse-Midwife and Pre-operative Nurse with a BSc in Health Education and an MSc in Public Health Education. She has extensive experience in clinical client management and public health developmental work, focusing on immunization, malaria, gender policies in health, HIV/AIDS, RMNCAEH+N, health policy, and advocacy programs. She has collaborated with national and international implementing organizations, including USAID (MSH-PMI-S/PII and IHP MCSP), WHO, UNICEF, FHI, CCCRN, SuNMap, ENR, ECEWS, CRS, NPHCDA, IHVN, and URC. She has also worked closely with FMOH, SMOH, and Local Government Health Authorities and facility levels. Nkechi has held key roles, including Consultant State RMNCAEH+N Technical Lead for USAID-led PMI-S/PII in Akwa Ibom State, Senior Quality Improvement Specialist and Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator and Acting State Team Leader both are USAID funded programs in Ebonyi State. She presented Nigeria’s experiences in implementing the MNH Quality of Care (QoC) framework at Uganda’s Pediatric QoC launch and earned an outstanding performance award in HIV QoC activities as a State QI Lead. She is certified in Quality and Patient Safety and has completed Mid-Level Management Training for public health managers. Known for her dedication, integrity, and strong managerial skills, Nkechi is committed to contributing proactive solutions to current public health challenges.
PROF EDMUND O. NDIBUAGU
MBBS, MBA, MPH, MWACP, FMCPHProfessor of Public Health Medicine/Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. Also, Chief Consultant at the University Teaching Hospital. Joined the Service of Enugu state government as a Medical Officer in 1991, rising to the rank of Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Services at the State Health Board in 2006. Transferred service to Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu in 2007, and later joined Department of Community Medicine of the University in 2012, as Lecturer 1. Also worked in some private and public hospitals before joining Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. Served as Head, Department of Community Medicine, Enugu State College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital for five years; and HIV/AIDS Coordinator for the hospital, for three years. Founding Chairman, Board of Trustees of Esucom Health Care Delivery Research Initiative (Institution-based Research Group), and Community Positive Health Attitude Initiative (A Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization). He was the pioneer Focal Person for Infection Prevention and Control in Enugu State, and ESUT Teaching hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. Has rendered Consultancy services to some International and National organizations such as DfID, USAID, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA).
