Enugwu-Agidi Progressive Union, United States of America, EPU USA, has handed over the built and furnished new ward, as well as completed doctors’ quarters at the Health Centre and Maternity Enugwu-Agidi in Njikoka Local Government Area to Anambra State government.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that
the group also renovated about three existing buildings in the hospital.
Commissioning the projects on behalf of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike commended the group for keying into the Public Private Community Partnership, PPCP initiative of the present administration, saying that other communities should emulate them, as the government can not develop the state alone.
Earlier, the President General of Enugwu-Agidi Progressive Union USA, Chief Sunny Okoye said they decided to embark on the project because of the need for improved healthcare services in the community and appealed to the state government to address some issues that are still facing the hospital such as staffing, electricity supply and major equipment for quality healthcare delivery.
Some members of the group, Dr Christian Nwankwo and Chief JohnChris Okoye expressed happiness on their achievements for their town and promised to keep supporting EPU USA leadership for more development in Enugwu-Agidi.
The Traditional Ruler of Enugwu-Agidi, Igwe Michael Okekeuche, the immediate past Transition Committee Chairman of Njikoka Council Area, Mr. Clement Aguiyi, and an illustrious son of the town, Professor Emeka Nwankwo thanked the group for remembering their community and tackling one of the major challenges facing the community and encouraged other groups to borrow a leaf from them for a better Enugwu-Agidi.
