By Muhammad Amaan with agency report
The leadership and members of the Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON), the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other prominent Nigerians have congratulated Prof. Innocent Achanya Ujah on his induction into the maiden edition of the Idoma Hall of Fame.
PostLine Blogspot reports that Prof. Ujah’s induction was in recognition of his contributions to medicine, academia, research and administration.
In a congratulatory message EMSON President, Prof. Andrew E. Uloko, described the honour as well deserved, attributing Ujah’s recognition to his record of excellence, hard work, commitment and determination to improve humanity.
Uloko said Prof Ujah, a member of EMSON, had demonstrated admirable qualities that attracted the attention of the committee responsible for selecting honourees for the prestigious recognition.
He wished the former president of the NMA good health, long life, peace and more accomplishments, describing him as a statesman and trailblazer whose passion for excellence remained exemplary to many Nigerians.
Similarly, the NMA President, Dr Afekhide Ernest Omoti, congratulated Ujah on behalf of the association’s National Officers Committee and Nigerian doctors, describing him as a distinguished physician, accomplished academic and eminent statesman.
Dr Omoti noted that Ujah’s career as a former NMA president, former vice-chancellor and former director-general of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) reflected his commitment to professional leadership, academic advancement, medical research and healthcare development in Nigeria.
He said Ujah’s accomplishments and dedication to advancing knowledge had enriched the medical profession and academia while inspiring generations of medical practitioners, researchers and scholars.
According to him, the induction was not merely a personal milestone but also a moment of pride for the Idoma nation and a celebration of Ujah’s contributions to national development.
Dr Omoti prayed for God to grant the honouree good health, wisdom and strength for more years of service to humanity.
Also congratulating Ujah, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gabriel Onuh described the recognition as well deserved, saying the professor had consistently distinguished himself among his peers.
He expressed confidence that Ujah would continue to excel despite opposition, invoking Isaiah 40:31 and urging him to keep soaring to greater heights.
In her tribute, Amina Japhet Onyewuchi, chairman of the National Committee on Clinical Governance and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Benue State, described Ujah’s life as one marked by academic excellence, exemplary leadership and sustained contributions to medicine in Nigeria and beyond.
She said Ujah had invested his knowledge, time and energy in shaping the future of medicine, leaving a lasting legacy through the students and mentees he had nurtured, many of whom were making significant contributions across the world.
Onyewuchi former NMA Chairman, Benue State chapter described his induction into the maiden edition of the Idoma Hall of Fame as a fitting recognition of his service, mentorship and professional accomplishments.
Similarly, Dr Eze A. Eze of the NMA, Abia State, who is also head of the Department of Public Health at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, described Ujah as a leading figure in the medical profession, a celebrated scholar, social reformer and advocate for the people.
Eze said Ujah’s achievements had earned him recognition across different generations and regions, expressing confidence that his contributions would remain relevant to humanity for years to come.
He congratulated the professor on the honour and prayed for God’s continued blessings upon him.
