The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) has officially appointed Professor Francis Aba Uba as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Professor Uba, who hails from Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State and belongs to the Idoma ethnic group, is a distinguished academic and pediatric surgeon currently affiliated with the University of Jos, Plateau State.

As a specialist in managing complex surgical conditions in children, Prof. Uba brings substantial expertise to Nigeria's premier university of health sciences. His impressive academic credentials include 87 peer-reviewed publications and over 1,100 citations, highlighting his significant contributions to medical research and education.

The appointment comes at a crucial time for FUHSO, which has recently faced challenges including reported water and power crises that required emergency measures from the previous administration.

Professor Uba's selection is expected to bring fresh leadership to the institution as it continues to develop its programs and infrastructure as a specialized health sciences university.

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo was established as Nigeria's first specialized university focused exclusively on health sciences education and research.