Prof Icha Onche Inducted into Idoma Hall of Fame
Prof Icha Onche, the pioneer managing director of the National Orthopedics Hospital (NOH) Jos, has been inducted into the Idoma Hall of Fame for his academic brilliance, resilience, and medical excellence. The induction ceremony took place in Wuye, Abuja, and was attended by notable figures from Idoma land and beyond.
Prof Onche is recognized as the first-ever Professor of Orthopaedics in the Idoma Nation, reflecting decades of significant contributions to Nigeria's health sector. He has performed over 700 hip, 600 knee, and 15 shoulder adult joint replacements, in addition to more than 2,500 complex trauma operations.
In his remarks, Prof Onche expressed gratitude for the honor, stating it would motivate him to continue serving humanity. He shared his personal journey, highlighting his early childhood health challenges, including a severe orthopaedic deformity, and emphasized that his rise to prominence is a testament to God's grace and mercy.
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