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The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Afrihealth Optonet Association, AHOA, Dr. Uzodinma Akujekwe Adirieje, has congratulated Dr. Obi Adigwe on his appointment as the Pioneer National Coordinator of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office, NHTDAO.
Daily Independent learnt this in a congratulatory message as signed by AHOA Boss, Dr Uzodinma Akujekwe Adirieje, today being on Sunday, June 28, 2026, which was made available to Journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, F.C.T, as Afrihealth CEO & Programmes Director by Adirieje’s Special Assistant On Media, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as Adirieje rejoices with Adigwe on his well deserved appointment as Pioneer National Coordinator, National Health Technology & Data Analytics Office.
The Congratulatory message, as issued on behalf of the Association’s Board, Management, Members, and Partners of Afrihealth Optonet Association’s, AHOA’s Chief Executive Officer, CEO and Programmes Director, Dr. Uzodinma Akujekwe Adirieje reads in part: “First and Foremost, we give a million thanks to Almighty God for making it possible for the emergence of Dr. Obi Adigwe as the Pioneer National Coordinator, National Health Technology & Data Analytics Office”.
“Afrihealth leadership hereby says a big congratulations to him on his well-deserved appointment. We also use this medium to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment and recognition of Dr. Adigwe’s record of service in the health sector”.
“The appointment reflects Dr. Adigwe’s leadership, scholarship, and contributions to health systems strengthening, pharmaceutical research, digital health innovation, artificial intelligence, translational research, and technology transfer in Nigeria and across Africa. Dr. Obi Adigwe’s expertise aligns with the mandate of the new office”.
“Afrihealth leadership sees the establishment of the NHTDAO as a milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward a secure, interoperable, data-driven, and digitally enabled health system. Afrihealth hereby commends the Federal Government’s commitment to harmonize public and private sector efforts, operationalize the National Digital Health Architecture, and use health technology to improve outcomes”.
“Dr. Adigwe’s track record in scientific leadership, strategic coordination, and innovation. Adigwe’s pioneering work in artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical research and development, and evidence-based policy interventions is a key asset for leading the national agenda.
“Afrihealth hereby reaffirms its commitment to digital health, data systems, artificial intelligence, and multi-sectoral partnerships as enablers of Universal Health Coverage, the Sustainable Development Goals, Africa Agenda 2063, and national development priorities. We express confidence that the NHTDAO would advance innovation, accountability, efficiency, and equitable access under Dr. Adigwe’s leadership”.
AHOA also commends President Tinubu and the Federal Government for the initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Afrihealth therefore pledges continued support and collaboration with the NHTDAO, and wishes Dr. Adigwe wisdom and strength as he undertakes the national assignment in service to Nigeria, Africa, and global health”.
