From Henrietta Ashikodi, Umuahia
The Abia State Government has disclosed that the renovation, upgrade, and retrofitting of Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, will be comprehensive and result in a state-of-the-art facility.
Speaking during a pre-completion inspection of the facility, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, said the hospital is one of the general hospitals undergoing extensive renovation across the state and among those nearing completion.
He added that the visit was aimed at assessing the level of work done, ensuring that the project aligns with the vision and directives of Governor Dr. Alex Otti.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to residents as the renovation and upgrade of Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, nears completion.
“We came to look at the extent of completion of this facility and we are pleased to see that it is almost ready. Equipment installation has already commenced and some of the equipment have been delivered.
“We are here to ensure that the project is implemented as designed and in line with the aspirations and directives of the governor,” Prof. Uche stated.
He revealed that upon completion and commissioning, the hospital will serve as a major referral centre for primary healthcare facilities within Obingwa and neighbouring communities, including parts of Aba.
He disclosed that the facility would handle complicated pregnancies, surgical cases, childhood illnesses, and other medical conditions that cannot be managed at the primary healthcare level.
Prof. Uche further noted that the facility also provides accommodation for healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, as well as water supply infrastructure and a reliable power system, as directed by the Governor.
He stated that the project reflects the administration’s statewide healthcare transformation agenda. “From Umunneochi, to Nkwa East, to Arochukwu, from Ohafia to Ugwunagbo, from Bende to Isuikwuato, healthcare transformation is ongoing. It is a holistic and comprehensive approach to ensure that no community is left behind,” he added.
Speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abia State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Odochi Azubuike, said the inspection was part of efforts to ensure that the project meets the highest standards before commissioning.
She added that the hospital project commenced about a year ago and has made remarkable progress under the present administration.
“We are here to put final touches to the project and critically assess every aspect of the facility because effective supervision is essential to the successful delivery of any project.
“I am proud to say that under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State has taken a giant leap in the healthcare sector,” Dr. Azubuike stated.
She commended the Governor’s unwavering commitment to healthcare development, stating that residents would soon begin to enjoy the benefits of the administration’s investments in the sector.
“All of us working with His Excellency are proud to be part of this transformational administration. Abians can see that the Governor is fulfilling his promise of providing accessible, quality, and affordable healthcare services to the people,” she said.
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