SEPTEMBER 16, 2004: Governor Chimaroke Nnamani was conferred with yet another prestigious award from the academia, this time the Honorary Fellowship Award of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Ijanikin, Lagos. This, according to the College, was in recognition of his innovative strides in healthcare delivery and health sector reforms which has seen the ongoing construction of a new medical school and teaching hospital for the State University, the new health district system under which 7 hospitals across the state are being upgraded refurbished, and reequipped, the comprehensive renovation of the Parklane Specialist Hospital, construction of rural cottage hospitals, and many more. Yet as the Governor confessed in an extempore acceptance speech which drew a deafening, standing ovation from the distinguished personalities present, he was rather shy to such awards by men, insisting that the award he cherished most was the ultimate, permanent one by God Almighty. Governor Nnamani, who reaffirmed his faith in the professional competence of health practitioners in Nigeria, also used the occasion to renew his call for a unitarised and affordable heath system for Nigeria, to be headed by a Surgeon General who will serve as the nation's conscience and symbol of excellence in healthcare. Here are pictures…

Governor Nnamani on arrival being received by the President of the College, Professor Jonathan Azubuike.
Governor Nnamani acknowledging cheers from the crowd during the academic procession to the award arena.
Governor Nnamani and Dr.Enyida, representing Governor Peter Odili of Rivers State.

Governor Nnamani and the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Lekan Pitan, who represented the host governor, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu of Lagos State.
Governor Nnamani enjoying a joke with Dr. Pitan and the Minister of State for Health, Princess Funke Adedoyin.
Governor Nnamani and the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, who represented Governor Olugbenga Daniel.


Governor Nnamani standing up while a citation was being read on him by the Registrar of the College.



Governor Nnamani making his acceptance speech.





A cross section of members of the Federal House of Representatives from Enugu State.


The governor being robed by principal officers of the College.



The governor acknowledging cheers from members of the audience.




A cross section of convoking fellows of the College.


The governor receiving his award from the College President.



A cross section of Royal Fathers at the ceremony. On the right is the Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Highness, Igwe Jeremiah Onovo
.

Governor Nnamani in high spirits after the ceremony.

 

Ebeano Home
 Return to Photo Gallery
© 2003 Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani. All Rights Reserved. For site problems contact webmaster@ebeano.org.