Dr. Ogo Chukwujama is a respected psychiatrist, physician leader, educator, and mentor whose career spans more than 16 years of clinical practice, leadership, and service in mental health care. His professional journey in Manitoba has included significant leadership roles at Selkirk Mental Health Centre, where he served as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee and Medical Director for more than four years. In July 2022, he joined Manitoba’s Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness as Deputy Chief Provincial Psychiatrist before being appointed Chief Provincial Psychiatrist for Manitoba in October 2024. He also serves on the Provincial Psychiatric Leadership Council and contributes to medical education as a Lecturer with the Department of Psychiatry at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba.

Dr. Chukwujama earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria, completed psychiatry residency training in Ireland, obtained a Master’s degree in Psychiatry from Cardiff University, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His commitment to professional excellence is reflected in his involvement with leading medical and healthcare organisations, while his greatest passion remains mentoring the next generation of physicians and encouraging others to pursue growth and excellence. Beyond medicine, he enjoys cycling, amateur video gaming, and travelling. Through his clinical leadership, education, mentorship, and service, Dr. Chukwujama continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of mental health care across Manitoba.