Teaching Hospital Honours Chukwuebuka

The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka, has honoured a real estate entrepreneur, Mr Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka, with its 2025 Humanitarian Award for sustained support to indigent and medically vulnerable patients.

The award was presented to him at the hospital at a ceremony attended by management staff and guests.

Chukwuebuka was singled out for his consistent humanitarian interventions, particularly in assisting patients who are unable to meet the cost of medical care.

Presenting the award, the hospital management stated that the recognition was based on Chukwuebuka’s quiet yet impactful support, which has helped alleviate the burden of medical bills for several patients over time.

In a nomination letter dated November 5, 2025, and signed by the hospital’s public relations officer, Agbai Henrietta, the management explained that the award was meant “to give honour to whom honour is due”, adding that the awardee’s interventions have repeatedly brought relief to patients facing life-threatening health and financial challenges.

Chukwuebuka, an Aguleri-born entrepreneur, is the chief executive officer of Arnold Associates, a real estate and consultancy firm with interests in enterprise development and related services.

The hospital said beyond his business engagements, he had maintained a track record of humanitarian support spanning health, education and emergency assistance.

Reacting to the award, the honoree, who was represented by his executive assistant, Mr Mark Ngozi, expressed appreciation to the hospital management for the honour.

“Supporting the sick and the underprivileged is not an act of charity but a shared human responsibility. This recognition only strengthens my resolve to do more, even when such efforts do not attract public attention,” he said.