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Dr. Bob Agwu Ukonu
Contact Information

cmd@uathabuja.gov.ng

+234 800 000 1001

Office of the CMD, Admin Block

Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm

Dr. Bob Agwu Ukonu, FMCP

Acting Chief Medical Director

Biography

Dr. Bob Agwu Ukonu was born over five decades ago. He hails from Asaga in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia state. He started his Primary education in Aba and completed it at Asaga Ohafia all in Abia State.

He proceeded to the Community Secondary School (formerly known as Coronata Secondary School) Asaga for his secondary education. He was among the pioneer students of the Abia University Medical School where he served as the Abia State University Medical Students' Association (ABSUMSA) president for four years and later graduated from the Medical school in 1996.

Professional Journey

1996

Housemanship & NYSC

Completed his housemanship and youth service at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (formerly Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital). His outstanding performances as a Corps member, good interpersonal relationships between his senior and junior colleagues, and diligence in patient care earned him a permanent appointment with the Hospital.

2003-2004

Specialization in Dermatology

Proceeded to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he obtained his fellowship in Dermatology/Venereology with the National Postgraduate Medical College in 2009. Developed special expertise in:

  • Inflammatory skin disorders
  • Skin cancer management
  • Bullous skin disorders
  • Photodynamic treatment of skin diseases
2013-2014

Academic Appointment

Joined the University of Abuja as a Lecturer I when there was a clarion call to salvage the university's medical school. Progressed through the academic ranks:

  • Senior Lecturer in 2016
  • Associate Professor of Medicine in 2020
  • Currently being assessed for Professorship

Leadership Roles

Student Leadership

  • Head Boy in primary school
  • Assistant School Prefect in secondary school
  • Medical Students' Union President (ABSUMSA)

Hospital Leadership

  • Chief Resident
  • Medical and Dental Consultant Chairman
  • Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee
  • SERVICOM Nodal Officer
  • Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
  • Acting Chief Medical Director

Religious Leadership

  • National Director, Full Gospel Business Fellowship International
  • Chairman, Marriage Counseling Committee
  • Ordained Evangelist with the Church of God Mission

Personal Life

Married to Dr. Mrs. Ifeanyichukwu Ojeka Ukonu with children. His hobbies include:

  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Building strong family relationships
  • Reading

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