COOUTH Mourns Prof. Ojiyi, Celebrates His Enduring Contributions to Medicine
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, has expressed profound grief over the death of its former Provost, Professor Emmanuel Chukwuma Ojiyi, paying tribute to his enduring contributions to gynaecological healthcare, medical education and service to humanity.
The hospital described his passing as a significant loss to the medical profession, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine (COOUCOM), his professional colleagues, former students, patients and the wider medical community.
In a tribute, COOUTH acknowledged Professor Ojiyi’s distinguished service and unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare, noting that his professional accomplishments and dedication to medical education had left an indelible mark on the institution and the countless lives he touched throughout his career.
The hospital observed that his legacy extended beyond his professional achievements to encompass his dedication to duty, pursuit of excellence, commitment to humanity and the wealth of knowledge he imparted to generations of medical practitioners and students.
According to the institution, the late professor’s contributions to gynaecological healthcare and medical education reflected a life devoted to improving healthcare delivery, nurturing medical professionals and advancing the frontiers of medical knowledge.
It noted that the values he upheld throughout his career would continue to inspire healthcare professionals and future generations, stressing that sustaining those ideals remained an important way of preserving his memory and ensuring that his contributions continued to make a difference.
While mourning his demise, the institution also celebrated a life distinguished by professional excellence, commitment to medical advancement and selfless service to humanity.
The hospital acknowledged that Professor Ojiyi’s impact would remain evident in the lives of the medical professionals he trained, the patients he attended to and the institution to which he devoted part of his professional life.
The Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, on behalf of the hospital’s management and staff, extended heartfelt condolences to the Ojiyi family, his colleagues, associates and all those affected by his death.
She prayed that God would grant the bereaved family, his colleagues and all who mourned the late professor the strength, comfort and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, while granting the deceased eternal rest.
Professor Ojiyi will be remembered for his invaluable contributions to gynaecological healthcare, his dedication to medical education, his commitment to professional excellence and the enduring legacy of service he leaves behind. His life and work remain a testament to the profound impact that dedicated medical professionals can make on their institutions, their profession and society at large.
