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Innocent Ujah

b. 1954

Nigerian Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Physician University teacher
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About Innocent Ujah

Born 1954. Innocent Ujah is a Nigerian physician and university teacher.

Innocent Achanya Otobo Ujah (born 6 November 1954) is a Nigerian Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State and a past president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

Biography Ujah was born on 6 November 1954 and is from Aidogodo-Okpoga, Okpokwu, Benue State. He is married and has four children.

Ujah was appointed as the director general of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in April 2010 and was disengaged on 27 July 2016 for corruption charges. He was appointed as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo by Muhammadu Buhari on 12 May 2020.

He was investigated for some irregularities during his leadership at NIMR.

He is a member of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON).

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1954, Benue State
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physician, university teacher
Nationality
Nigeria
Education
Ahmadu Bello University
Employers
Jos University Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Health Science, Otukpo
Also known as
Innocent Achanya Otobo Ujah

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Innocent Ujah?

Nigerian Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

When was Innocent Ujah born?

Innocent Ujah was born on 6 November 1954 in Benue State.

What is Innocent Ujah's occupation?

Innocent Ujah is a physician and university teacher.

What nationality is Innocent Ujah?

Innocent Ujah is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Innocent Ujah

· Wikidata: Q108317696

· DBpedia: Innocent Ujah

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