UCTH Nurses’ Workshop 2025 (Maiden Edition) Charts New Course for Nursing Profession; Honours Otu’s, Archibong

By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News

A Historic First for UCTH Nursing Services

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), through its Department of Nursing Services, successfully hosted the maiden edition of its Nurses’ Workshop 2025. Themed “Strengthening Public Trust through Strategic Communication: Advancing Nursing Leadership and Professional Credibility in a Complex Healthcare Landscape,” the workshop drew together nurses, health experts, and stakeholders in the medical community to deliberate on crucial issues affecting the profession.

The event was not just an academic exercise but a landmark moment for Nigerian nursing, as it provided a forward-looking platform to redefine the profession’s role in a rapidly changing healthcare system.

Focus on Nursing Leadership and Strategic Communication

The workshop featured interactive sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on training where participants explored innovative approaches to leadership, professional development, and effective communication. According to Akahi News findings, these sessions highlighted the need for nurses to embrace strategic communication in building trust with patients, communities, and other healthcare providers.

Stakeholders emphasised that credibility and leadership in nursing are inseparable from public trust, especially in an era where healthcare systems are facing increasing scrutiny.

Awards and Recognitions at the Event

The high point of the workshop was the award ceremony and gala dinner, which celebrated distinguished individuals for their outstanding humanitarian contributions to healthcare and society at large.

Among the awardees was Bishop (Dr.) Mrs. EyoAnwan Bassey Otu, First Lady and Wife of the Cross River State Governor, who was represented by Dr. (Mrs.) Vivian Otu, Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency. She received the Distinguished Humanitarian Services Award for her remarkable interventions in providing free health services to vulnerable populations.

Also recognised was Bishop Ofonmbuk Archibong, who received the Humanitarian Services Award for his regular visits to UCTH, where he offered prayers and support to patients and the less privileged.

In addition, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Ansa Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, was honoured for her philanthropic engagement and unwavering support to the hospital community.

Other eminent awardees included:

• Dr. Ideba Enya
• Pst. Dr. (Mrs.) Comfort Ekanem
• Chief Victor Felix Okon Idem, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Cross River State.

These recognitions underscored the close link between healthcare and humanitarian service, further validating the workshop’s emphasis on leadership and community trust.

Attendance and Institutional Support

The gathering was attended by a wide range of participants, including representatives from the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), seasoned academicians, and distinguished professionals from across the country.

The diversity of attendees reflected the growing recognition of nursing as a central pillar of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Akahi News gathered that the workshop served as a convergence point for both practitioners and policymakers, with a collective resolve to strengthen the profession’s relevance in a dynamic healthcare landscape.

A Milestone for Nigerian Nursing

The UCTH Nurses’ Workshop 2025 stands as a milestone achievement in advancing nursing practice in Nigeria. It not only reinforced the importance of effective leadership and communication but also created a platform for sustained collaboration between health institutions, government, and the wider society.

With the recognition of outstanding humanitarian figures and the emphasis on capacity building, the workshop successfully charted a new course for nursing in Nigeria, strengthening its role as a trusted and credible profession.

The maiden edition of the UCTH Nurses’ Workshop has set a new benchmark for future engagements in the nursing profession. By focusing on leadership, communication, and humanitarian values, the workshop has reinforced the message that nursing is not just about patient care but about building enduring trust in society.

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