The Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State Chapter, Hon. Sydney Okechukwu Edeh, on behalf of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, joined stakeholders and community leaders to commission newly constructed healthcare facilities donated to Ugbawka by Rear Admiral P. C. Nwatu.
Governor Mbah was represented at the event by Prof. George Ugwu, Commissioner for Health, Enugu State, who commended the donor for his patriotic gesture and contribution to grassroots development. He noted that the intervention aligns with the administration’s vision of strengthening primary healthcare delivery and expanding access to quality medical services across rural communities.
Also speaking, the Chief of Naval Staff, vice Admiral, Idi Abbas, stated that the gesture was in line with the Nigerian Navy’s community development programme and praised Rear Admiral Nwatu for investing in the wellbeing of his people through the provision of the facility.
In his address, Hon. Edeh, who hails from Ugbawka, described the project as a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of residents and neighbouring communities. He emphasized that improved healthcare infrastructure remains central to sustainable development, assuring that the council would ensure proper management and maintenance of the facilities to guarantee long-term impact.
Rear Admiral Nwatu explained that the initiative was motivated by a desire to give back to his community and support government efforts in advancing public health. He disclosed that the hospital was built in memory of his late father, Major Nwatu, and expressed optimism that it would reduce the burden on residents who previously travelled long distances to access quality healthcare services.
Also speaking, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, lauded the project and urged well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture in support of community development.
Dignitaries at the event commended the collaboration between government and private individuals, describing it as a clear demonstration of how collective responsibility can accelerate grassroots development.
The commissioning ceremony attracted members of the armed forces, political appointees, traditional rulers, party faithful and members of the public, marking another milestone in efforts to enhance social infrastructure in Enugu State.
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