File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the management of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Benin, on Sunday celebrated Dr Ekiomado Eki-Udoko, the first female neurosurgeon in Edo and Delta states and the old Midwest Region.
Eki-Udoko was recently certified as a neurosurgeon by the West African College of Surgeons following the successful completion of her specialist training.
Receiving her at the Government House, Benin City, Okpebholo praised her commitment to excellence, saying her achievement reflected the resilience of Edo people to excel on the global stage.
He assured her of the government’s support to advance her career and strengthen specialised healthcare delivery in the state.
