Dr Chinwe Ijeoma Abama was born in the year 1961 into the family of Chief Eric F.C Obi, the First Indegenous Personnel Director of Nigerian Breweries (an accomplished Brewery Executive) and Mrs Abigail U. Obi, a retired Supervisory Principal of Schools.

She attended Union Secondary School, Ibiaku, South Eastern State, now Akwa Ibom State between 1972 and 1976 where she was well known for her athletic prowress with various medals in Long Jump and High Jump to show for this ability. In 1976, she proceeded to Federal Government College, Enugu for her higher school education from where she received admission into the prestigious College of Medicine, University of Lagos in 1978 and graduated in 1983. While on Campus, she belonged to the Elite Group of “Medical Eficos” who would rather read for twenty-four hours at a stretch than settle for a mediocre grade.

In 1983, Dr Abama did her manadatory Housemanship in Military Hospital, Yaba and proceeded for her National Youth Servicein Police College, Ikeja, Lagos between 1984 and 1985. These experiences with the Military and Police gave her a deep insight into some operational ethics of the Armed Forces which have been helpful in the discharge of her professional duties.

In January, 1986, she was employed into Nigerian Ports Authority as a Medical Officer. Due to her knack for excellence and absolute dynamism, she was able to rise through the ranks to become the Head of various NPA clinics in Tin Can Island Port, Apapa Port, Point road clinic, and she subsequently established the first eye clinic in Nigerian Ports Authority at McEwen Multispecialist Hospital, Apapa (now defunct). She was transferred to head the staff clinic in the Corporate headquarters Marina in 2003 where she remained until her appointment as Head of NPA Medical Department in 2006.She recently rose to become the first female General anager of the Medical Division in the history of Nigerian Ports Authority in May2015. In the course of leadership, her sense of commitment to success, vast medical practice knowledge, enviable team spirit, excellent decision-making skills and great interpersonal ability were of huge effect as she was able to develop various initiatives to reposition NPA medical services delivery in line with international best practices. Notable among her innovations and achievements are the revitalization and upgrade of NPA medical services, continuing and mandatory capacity development of medical personnel; various health awareness programmes especially on Cervical Cancer, Hepatitis B, Roll Back Malaria, Diabetes, hypertension, HIV/AIDS…and others. For these her landmark professional achievements, Dr Abama was presented with the “Role Model Award” by Women in Logistics and Transport Nigeria (WILAT) in June, 2015.

Despite her professional success, Dr Abama always thirsted after increased knowledge especially in her area of specialization (Ophthamology). She was awarded with Diploma in Ophthamology by the West African College of Surgeons in 2000and subsequently underwent her internship in Military Hospital, Ikoyi Lagos where she co-authored a publication titled “Common Causes of blindness in Bonny Camp Eye Centre”. In 2003, she received a professional Certificate in Ophthalmology from the esteemed Moore field Eye Hospital, London after an observership programme. In 2005, she was also awarded a “Professional Certificate in Intra Ocular Lens Microsurgery” by the reputable Aravind Eye Hospital, India. She also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management from the University of Lagos and a Certificate from Lagos Business School (LBS) after her Senior Management Programme in the Institution. Asides, she has attended several other trainings within the Continent of Africa and in other parts of the World.

Dr Chinwe Abama is a member of various professional bodies namely American Academy of Ophthamology (AAO), American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), Ophthamological Society of Nigeria (OSN), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and several others.

She is the widow of Late Mr Alex Abama, an indigene of Taraba State who retired from Nigerian Ports Authority and they are blessed with three beautiful daughters namely Nwukabu (a young Lawyer), Wakezhi and Chichi Wando.

She spends most of her leisure time listening to classical music, works of great composers (Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin) and Gospel Jazz. She has a flair for art works especially abstract forms, unusual interior decoration and antiques. She also draws a lot of energy visiting Art Galleries.
Utmostly, she is uncompromising in her faith in God who is the source of her inspiration.