National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

10/01/2026

The Medical Director of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) Abakaliki, paid a courtesy visit to Their Excellencies, Chief Martin Elechi and Mrs. Josephine Elechi*

In line with the hospital’s annual tradition, the Medical Director of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Abakaliki, Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna, and his Management Team shortly after a New Year Homage to Their Excellencies, Rt. Hon. Builder Francis Nwifuru and wife, also paid a similar courtesy visit to Their Excellencies, Chief Martin Elechi and his beloved wife, Chief Mrs. Josephine Elechi. Recall that Chief Mrs. Josephine Elechi was founder of the Mother and Child Care Initiative (MCCI) which later metamorphosed into NOFIC Abakaliki.

The visit gave the Medical Director opportunity to brief Their Excellencies on the remarkable achievements recorded by the Centre over the past years. These include the Centre being recognised as a degree awarding institution in collaboration with Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, for Obstetrics Fistula, Oncology Nursing, Surgical Oncology, Reproductive Health, Invitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer and Renal Medicine in addition to other numerous infrastructural projects already at advanced level.

In their responses, His Excellency Chief Martins Elechi and the wife, Chief Mrs. Josephine Elechi, warmly appreciated the delegation and expressed delight at the steady growth and impact of the Centre. As a symbol of goodwill and hospitality, kola nuts were presented to the visiting team.

Members of the delegation who accompanied the Medical Director, Prof Johnson A. Obuna, included Prof. Uro-Chukwu Henry; the Director/Head of Training, Research and Mobilization. The Head of Administration, Mr. Oko Anthony, the representative of the Head of Clinical Service, Dr Osuagwu Chidubem Philip , the Head of Nursing Services, Mrs. Patricia Ani, the Head of Accounts, Mrs. Emilia Ray-Akanwa, the Head of Procurement, Mr. Christian Otuoye and the PRO, Mrs. Rita-Stella Nwojiji.

The visit reaffirmed the strong bond between NOFIC Abakaliki and its founding vision of restoring dignity, health, and hope to women and mothers.

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10/01/2026

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03/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026

On behalf of the Management Team and the entire staff of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, I extend our sincere appreciation to our development partners, stakeholders, clients, and the entire hospital community for your trust, collaboration, and support throughout the past year.

As we step into 2026, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to quality healthcare delivery, professionalism, compassion, and continuous improvement in the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula and related conditions.

We wish you a peaceful, joyous, healthy, successful, and prosperous New Year, filled with renewed hope, progress, and shared achievements.

Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna
Medical Director
For: Management Team & Entire Staff
National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki

19/12/2025

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03/12/2025

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21/11/2025

The second day of the engagement featured a comprehensive Capacity Building Programme for all ACTU Members of Federal MDAs in Ebonyi State.

The session brought together ACTU representatives from notable institutions including the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFETHA), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AEFUNAI), National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) Abakaliki, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Afikpo, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) Uburu, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) Uburu, the Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, and the Federal College of Education Isu.
During the opening session, the Medical Director of NOFIC Abakaliki, Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna, warmly welcomed all participating MDAs to the Centre and extended his best wishes for a fruitful and enriching training experience. He emphasized the value of continuous learning and inter-agency cooperation in promoting integrity, accountability, and ethical excellence across public institutions.

Although the participants were drawn from multiple MDAs across the state, the programme was centrally hosted at NOFIC Abakaliki, which served as the official venue and training hub for the multi-agency initiative. This strengthened NOFIC’s position as a leading institution in ethical reorientation and anti-corruption advocacy within the healthcare sector and the wider public service.
The capacity-building programme focused on two major thematic areas:
Techniques and Methods of Preliminary Investigation for ACTU in MDAs, providing participants with practical tools, early-detection strategies, and procedural insights essential for handling reports of misconduct and corruption within government establishments.

Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard: A Framework for Organizational Performance and Service Delivery — deepening participants’ understanding of ICPC’s compliance indicators, promoting ethical culture, and reinforcing accountability and service standards across federal institutions.

These sessions not only enhanced the technical competencies of ACTU members but also strengthened inter-agency synergy and the shared commitment to promoting transparency, professionalism, and responsible governance within Ebonyi State.

21/11/2025

At the one-day sensitization and training workshop held on 18th November 2025 for principal officers, themed “Mitigating Corrupt Practices in the Workplace,” over 70 participants from clinical and administrative departments gathered to deepen their understanding of ethical conduct and workplace transparency.

During the event, the Resident Commissioner of ICPC for Enugu and Ebonyi States, Barr. Kabir Elelu, urged the staff of NOFIC Abakaliki to lead by example in building a corruption-free healthcare system. He emphasized that integrity must be practiced daily, not preached occasionally, and called on all units to uphold the values that ensure public trust.

In his welcoming remarks, the Medical Director of NOFIC Abakaliki, Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna, warmly received the Commissioner and presented kola nut, a traditional symbol of respect, peace, and hospitality, to honor his presence. He also underscored the Centre’s unwavering commitment to sustaining staff training, ethical orientation, and accountability.

Earlier, the Chairman of ACTU in NOFIC Abakaliki, Dr. Daniel Ajah, highlighted the significant impact of having ACTU functional within the Centre. He noted that the Unit has greatly enhanced awareness creation for both staff and facility users, strengthening a culture of transparency and responsibility across operations.

The workshop recorded the participation of key departmental leaders, including the Head of Clinical Services (HCS), Dr. Yakubu Emmanuel; Head of Administration, Mr. Anthony Oko; Head of Procurement, Pastor Chris Otuonye; Head of Nursing Services, Mrs. Patricia Ani; and the Director/Head of Training & Research, Prof. Henry Uro-Chukwu. Their presence further reinforced the collective resolve to institutionalize integrity across all service points.

Workshop Highlights:
✔️ Three eye-opening presentations by ICPC officials on ethics, compliance, and anti-corruption frameworks
✔️ A unified commitment to entrench discipline and transparency in all NOFIC operations
✔️ Strong leadership support from the CMD and management team, reinforcing the Centre’s stand against unethical practices
This collaboration marks a bold step toward institutional integrity, where every action contributes to a healthcare system built on trust, transparency, and service.

Together, we move closer to a workplace where accountability becomes culture, and integrity becomes identity.

23/10/2025

Celebrating Excellence: Our Medical Director Honored by NUJ Ebonyi State Council

We are immensely proud to announce that our esteemed Medical Director, Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna, was today presented with a prestigious Award of Excellence in Healthcare Services by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council.

The award was presented during the NUJ's 2025 Press Week celebrations held at Re-Meritona Hotel & Suites, Abakaliki. Prof. Obuna was ably represented by the Director of Training, Research and Mobilization, Prof. Henry Urochukwu.

In his acceptance remarks, Prof. Obuna expressed his profound gratitude to the NUJ for the recognition. He dedicated the award to the entire team at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, stating that it serves as "a call for more service and dedication" to the mission of providing compassionate and excellent healthcare delivery and restoring dignity to our women.

This award is a testament to the impactful leadership of Prof. Obuna and the collective hard work of every staff member. We are inspired to continue serving our community with renewed vigor.

Congratulations, Prof. Obuna!

22/10/2025

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Short-listed Candidates for NOFIC 2025 Internal & External Job Advertisement

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10/10/2025

Recognition of Outstanding Productivity Performance

We are delighted to share that our modest efforts at advancing national productivity have been recognized and appreciated by the National Productivity Centre (NPC), in collaboration with the Leadership & Professional Ethics Consult (LAPEC).

At a special ceremony held today, 10th October 2025, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja, the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki received a Certificate of Recognition for outstanding productivity performance.

In addition, our Medical Director, Prof. Johnson Akuma Obuna, was honoured with an Award of Excellence — a well-deserved acknowledgment of visionary leadership and commitment to excellence. 🙌

This recognition is a reflection of the dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment of the entire Management and Staff of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki.

It inspires us to continue raising the bar in productivity, healthcare delivery, and service to humanity and our nation. 💪🇳🇬

Congratulations to us all at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki!
Together, we move forward — stronger and more committed than ever.

09/10/2025