Governor Alex Otti of Abia has expressed shock over the death of Dr Uzoma Nwaubani, a U.S.-based Nigerian physician, during a medical mission in the state. Dr Nwaubani died on Friday in Umuahia while participating in a healthcare outreach. Otti described her death as heartbreaking and extended condolences to her family, colleagues, and the medical team she was working with. The governor's statement, issued in Umuahia, noted that Dr Nwaubani was in Abia to provide medical services to underserved communities. No cause of death was given in the statement. Otti praised her commitment to improving healthcare access in Nigeria despite her international practice. The news of her passing was confirmed in an official message signed by the governor.
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