The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is pleased to honour Mrs. Ogbogu Philomena Ikharuonaemi, Deputy Director, Medical Laboratory Services and Unit Head, GPC Laboratory, as the Staff of the Month (Senior Category) for January 2026.
Mrs. Ogbogu has consistently demonstrated exceptional professional competence, leadership acumen and unwavering dedication to service. Under her leadership, the GPC Laboratory has continued to record prompt, timely, efficient and effective laboratory investigations, ensuring accurate results that support sound clinical decision-making and enhance patients safety.
A thorough-bred professional, she upholds the high and lofty standards of UBTH, setting the tone for clinical excellence, accountability and best practices in medical laboratory services. Her strength in the effective management of men and resources has fostered teamwork, discipline and optimal utilization of available assets, resulting in improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
Mrs. Ogbogu’s calm authority, attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance continue to inspire her team and reinforce UBTH’s reputation for excellence in healthcare delivery.
UBTH Management congratulates Mrs. Ogbogu Philomena Ikharuonaemi on this well-deserved recognition and commends her outstanding contributions to the Hospital’s mission of quality, safe and patient-centred care.
Osaretin Iyen
Assistant Director of Administration and
Head, Public Relations and Information Unit.
