The Management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka, has honoured a real estate entrepreneur, Mr. Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka, with its 2025 Humanitarian Award for sustained support to indigent and medically vulnerable patients.
The award was presented on Thursday at the hospital during a ceremony attended by management staff and invited guests, where Ekweoba was singled out for his consistent humanitarian interventions, particularly in assisting patients who are unable to meet the cost of medical care.
Presenting the award, the hospital management said the recognition was based on Ekweoba’s quiet but impactful support, which has helped ease the burden of medical bills for several patients over time.
In a nomination letter dated November 5, 2025, and signed by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agbai Henrietta, the management noted that the award was meant to give honour to whom honour is due adding that Ekweoba’s interventions have repeatedly brought relief to patients facing life-threatening health and financial challenges.
Ekweoba, an Aguleri-born entrepreneur, is the Chief Executive Officer of Arnold Associates, a real estate and consultancy firm with interests in enterprise development and related services.
The hospital noted that beyond his business engagements, he has maintained a track record of humanitarian support spanning health, education and emergency assistance.
Reacting to the award, Ekweoba, who was represented by his Executive Assistant, Mr. Mark Ngozi, expressed appreciation to the hospital management for the honour.
“Supporting the sick and the less privileged is not an act of charity but a shared human responsibility. This recognition only strengthens my resolve to do more, even when such efforts do not attract public attention,” he said.
The management said the recognition underscores the hospital’s commitment to celebrating individuals whose contributions directly impact human survival and dignity.
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