Enugu state health commissioner is dead

Maureen Onuora in Enugu

The Enugu State commissioner for health, Dr  Anthony Ugochukwu, had died on Friday night at Memphys Hospital, Enugu and was said to have  been sick from his days as Provost, College of Medicine, but later recovered and concluded his work in the college.

Penpushing reports that, a member representing Oji River state constituency in the Enugu House of Assembly, Jeff Mbah, confirmed the news describing  the deceased  as a genius and a technocrat,stating that, “he is a great loss to both Enugu state and Nigeria,” .

“We are talking about a renowned Professor of surgery who has a lot to offer in turning around out health sector. Its a terrible blow.” the lawmaker said,recalling that the late surgeon  just came back from the United States of America(USA)and was doing fine before the sudden death.

Penpushing further reports that, the late surgeon from Orji River, shortly after his appointment as commissioner last year, the sickness returned, and became more severe.