Uchenna Johnson
Awka
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Branch has vowed to pursue initiatives that would create a safer environment for medical practitioners in the state to provide quality health services to the people.
The new Anambra NMA leaders also pledged to promote members’ welfare, uphold professional excellence and deepen engagement with stakeholders.
During the just-concluded 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the body, Dr. Ndubuisi Arua was elected as the State Chairman of the association of doctors.
Other members of the new executives included Prof. Osita Umeononihu, Vice Chairman; Dr. Golibe Ikpeze, Secretary; Dr. Uzoma Okereke, Financial Secretary; Dr. Augustine Chinagorom Anugoh, Welfare Officer and Dr. Faith Kenechi Nnaji, Assistant Secretary.
Also elected were Evuchiawe Chimobi, Treasurer; Ndubuisi Ibedu, Publicity Secretary; Augustine Anugoh, Welfare Secretary; Princeston Okam and Ifeanyi Obiaeli as ex-officios
Speaking during the AGM, Dr Arua expressed appreciation to members of the state chapter for the confidence reposed in them, pledging their readiness to build on their predecessors’ achievements.
He said, “We express our profound gratitude to every member of our great Association for the confidence reposed in us during the just-concluded elections.
“We are deeply humbled by your overwhelming support and the trust you have placed in us to serve. We do not take this mandate for granted.
“We accept it with gratitude, humility, and a firm commitment to serve the Association with integrity, transparency, accountability, and dedication.
“We sincerely appreciate every member who participated in the electoral process, contestants, the Electoral Committee, observers, supporters, and every colleague who exercised the right to vote.
“Your participation has once again demonstrated the strength of our democracy and our collective commitment to a stronger NMA Anambra.
“Now that the elections are over, we look forward to a new chapter defined by unity, collaboration, and purposeful service.
“The campaign has ended; the work begins. There are no winners or losers, only one united NMA Anambra committed to advancing the welfare and professional interests of all members.
“We pledge to work together as one Executive Committee, building on the achievements of our predecessors while pursuing initiatives that will strengthen our Association, promote members’ welfare, uphold professional excellence, and deepen engagement with all stakeholders.
“We respectfully ask for your continued prayers, wise counsel, constructive feedback, and unwavering support. Together, we can build an NMA Anambra that is stronger, more united, more responsive, and better positioned for the future.”
The news executive also vowed to sustain collaboration with the relevant security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that doctors practicing in the state are safe to render their services to residents.
