Prof AOU Okpani; vocal, outspoken, ever concerned about service delivery, quality of services, staff dedication to duty, efficiency, and training. I met Prof Okpani in October 1999 when I came into the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UPTH for the internship as a House Officer. He was a kind, friendly, dedicated, fatherly, and peace-loving mentor. He saw me through residency and growth as a consultant obstetrician gynaecologist. Darl, Nne, Nwayioma were some of the endearments Prof used on us, asking us about our family, and admonishing us to take good care of ourselves. Oh, death!
Prof Okpani will be fondly remembered for his consistent presence and participatory contribution at morning reviews, clinical meetings, SOGON meetings/conferences, tutorials, etc. Prof Okpani taught and counselled. He was available and accessible. As a man committed to the ethics of the profession, the best we can do in memory of Prof Okpani, is to stand firm and work diligently to impact women’s health, life and humanity positively.
Indeed, Prof AOU Okpani shall find peace and joy in the eternal realm of our Almighty God.
Adieu Prof.
Prof Rosemary Ogu, MBBS, MScRH, FMCOG, FWACS, FICS.
Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, UPTH, Port Harcourt.