By Emmanuel Udodinma
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state has approved the appointment Dr Jane Nkolika Ezeonu as Director of medical services and six other key officers following vacancies in the office of the University Librarian and six Directorates.
The appointments were ratified during the Council’s 21st Emergency Meeting held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Council Chambers of the University, after a rigorous and merit-based selection process.
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The newly appointed officers are: Prof. Eze Jacintha Ukamaka – University Librarian; Dr Jane Ezeonu – Director of Medical Services; Engr. Ibe Obinna – Director of Works Services; Akuma Paschal – Director of Procurement; Engr. Ezeokafor Lawrence – Director of Physical Planning; Mr Obi Collins – Chief Safety Officer and Aloysius Emeka Attah– Director, Information and Public Relations.
All appointments took effect from April 17, 2026, and are for a single tenure of five (5) years.
Presenting the letters of appointment at the Council Chambers of the University, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Barr. Monsur Olugbenga Kukoyi, urged the appointees to justify the confidence placed in them through diligence, integrity, and dedicated service.
He further encouraged them to uphold the values of the University and serve as worthy ambassadors of the institution.
The Pro-Chancellor also appreciated the Visitor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa for their commitment towards the revitalization of the education sector and encouraging flourishing research, funding and institutional advancement in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Prior to her appointment, Dr Jane Nkolika Ezeonu is a Consultant Community Medicine Physician, specialized in Health Policy and Management, and brings with her decades of experience that make her exceptionally qualified to lead a University Medical Centre.
She seamlessly blends frontline medical practice as a Consultant Physician with a strategic, systems-thinking approach to healthcare management.
Her core philosophy is rooted in a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care and administrative proficiency, which she demonstrated by establishing and managing the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hostel Sick Bay- creating a prototype model for accessible, efficient student health services.
This internal institutional experience is complemented by significant external leadership, including serving as a member of the pioneer Board of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, where she contributed foundational governance and strategic oversight.
Dr Ezeonu possesses a rare dual expertise: she is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP) and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Leeds. This enables her to bridge daily clinical operations with broader public health strategy.
She has advised State and Federal Ministries of Health, as well as international organizations on health system strengthening and health program management, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Her leadership was nationally recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic as a member of the National Rapid Response Team, and she has actively contributed to shaping health policies.
A respected voice in the medical community, she has earned the confidence of her peers, serving in elected leadership roles, including She served as Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra 1a Branch.
Dr Ezeonu is driven by the belief that a University Medical Centre should be a nexus of excellent clinical care, academic innovation, and community engagement.
She is passionate about leveraging her unique blend of operational insights, governance experience, and collaborative leadership to inspire teams, elevate clinical standards, and foster a truly integrated and resilient health system for the university community.
