ABC Nwosu

Alphonsus Bosah Chukwurah Nwosu (born 17 July 1944), also known as ABC Nwosu, is a Nigerian politician, parasitologist, academic, and administrator who served as minister of health from 2001 to 2003. He also served as commissioner for health in Anambra State from 1986 to 1992.

Early life and education Nwosu was born in Obiuno Udede, Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. He completed his early education at local primary and secondary schools before attending the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he graduated in 1971 with a B.Sc. in zoology. He later earned a Ph.D. in parasitology from Imperial College of Science and Technology, London.

Personal life He is married to Lady Ngozi Nwosu, and they have five children.

Awards and achievements Nwosu has received several awards, including the Healthcare Leadership Award for his work in healthcare reforms, the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) for his services to national development, and the Academic Excellence Award for his contributions to parasitology and science.