Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo Staff Honour Vice-Chancellor with Excellence Award

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) has honoured its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Aba Uba, in recognition of his leadership style, staff-focused administration, and rapid institutional development since assuming office.

The special get-together, organised by staff of the University, was held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the GRA Campus of the institution. The event marked the first time in the history of FUHSO that a serving Vice-Chancellor is being celebrated in such a grand manner by staff of the University.

At the ceremony, Professor Uba was presented with an Award of Excellence titled “Oka Leya I of FUHSO,” an appellation translated as “Talk-and-Do Vice-Chancellor.” The award was conferred in recognition of notable achievements in staff welfare, infrastructural improvements, and administrative reforms recorded in less than one year of his tenure.

While receiving the honour, the Vice-Chancellor dedicated the award to God, his family, the University Management, and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, acknowledging their guidance and support. He described the recognition as a collective achievement and reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance and quality service delivery.

Professor Uba stated that a new era has begun at FUHSO, stressing that his administration is “for nobody, but for everybody.” He urged staff to shun division and embrace unity, describing the University as one family working together for sustainable growth and development.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Organising Committee and Director of Research and Innovation, Professor Joseph Okopi, said the event was organised to appreciate the Vice-Chancellor for the numerous welfare initiatives and infrastructural interventions already implemented under his leadership.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the University Bursar, Chief Dr. Paul Hassan Akpa, who also received an award, alongside members of the University Management and representatives of the Old Boys Association of St. John’s Secondary School, Amoke, where Professor Uba serves as the substantive National President.

Staff unions within the University, including ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, commended the Vice-Chancellor for what they described as remarkable achievements within a short period, applauding his proactive and results-driven leadership.

The event featured the formal presentation of the Achievement and Excellence Award, reinforcing staff confidence in the current administration and its vision for the advancement of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo.