Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Dr. Mrs. Anthonia Inibokun Njoku (nee Ebare) as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin City. The appointment, effective from December 4, 2024, was confirmed in a statement by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor.

Dr. Njoku is a distinguished medical professional with a rich academic and professional background. She graduated from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, and has further qualifications from prestigious institutions such as the University of Benin, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the West African College of Surgeons. She holds an M.B.B.S, an MSc in Reproductive Health, a Diploma in Bioethics, and a Certificate in Clinical Research.

As a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) and the International College of Surgeons, Dr. Njoku has an extensive career in medicine. She is also an active member of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), and the Medical Women’s Association.

Before her appointment, Dr. Njoku served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, and as an Honorary Consultant at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State. Her vast experience in healthcare will be instrumental in her new role at the Edo Specialist Hospital.