Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has heartily congratulated his brother, the eminent cardiologist Dr. Okechukwu Ogah, on his historic elevation as Chair of the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) Heart Failure Task Force.
Dr. Okechukwu Ogah, a towering figure in the field of cardiovascular medicine and a leading consultant cardiologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, was elected into this continental position of distinction. The appointment crowns decades of scholarly brilliance, relentless commitment, and transformative contributions to medical science in Nigeria and beyond.
In his message of felicitation, Dr. Uche Ogah described his brother’s feat as “a monumental achievement, not only for the Ogah family and Isuikwuato, but also for Abia State, Nigeria, and indeed the African continent.” He emphasized that Dr. Okechukwu’s elevation is both a recognition of his prodigious expertise and a reaffirmation of his unwavering devotion to saving lives and advancing cardiology research.
“This appointment,” Ogah remarked, “is a glowing evidence that hard work, perseverance, and excellence never go unnoticed. My brother has become a shining light, a trailblazer, and a global ambassador for Nigeria in the noble quest for healthier hearts and longer lives across Africa.”
He further extolled the new PASCAR Chair as a visionary whose pioneering strides will strengthen Africa’s fight against heart failure, foster collaboration among cardiovascular experts, and inspire a generation of young medical professionals to embrace innovation and research.
Dr. Uche Ogah urged his brother to continue to distinguish himself as a beacon of medical advancement, assuring him of his prayers, steadfast support, and the collective goodwill of their community. He also called on governments and stakeholders to channel greater investments into health care and research, to complement the work of seasoned professionals like Dr. Okechukwu Ogah.
Meanwhile, the academic community and professional bodies including the University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, and international colleagues in cardiology have poured encomiums on Dr. Ogah’s appointment, describing it as a defining moment that will reshape the landscape of heart care in Africa.
