Enugu health commissioner, Anthony Ugochukwu, is dead

Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Anthony Ugochukwu, has died.

The surgeon died on Friday night at Memphys Hospital, Enugu.

He was said to have recently returned from the United States.

A state lawmaker, representing Oji River at the Enugu House of Assembly, Jeff Mbah, confirmed the news.

Mr Mbah described his death as a ‘great loss’ to Enugu and Nigeria.

“We are talking about a renowned professor of surgery who has a lot to offer in turning around our health sector. It’s a terrible blow,” he said.

The deceased was a native of Oji River.