Christopher Okojie

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Christopher Okojie was a Nigerian doctor, nationalist and was leader of the Mid-West regional House of assembly from 1964-1966. He was a former Health minister and president of the Nigerian Medical Association. [1] As minister, he was instrumental in pushing ahead a National Insurance Health Scheme. [2]

[edit] Career

During the colonial era, he returned to his native district, the Esan division of present day Edo State and started the Zuma Memorial Hospital, a private service, that tried to supplement inadequate health services in Esan land. At the age of 85, he still gave audience to patients who came to his hospital.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "It's Unethical for Doctors to Go On Strike," This Day, April 27, 2001.
  2. ^ "Health Insurance Scheme Takes Off Soon", The Daily Trust. October 9, 2001
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