Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been honoured with the award of good governance in the health sector by the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu campus.
The award was presented to Ugwuanyi on occasion of the 1st Distinguished Alumni Lecture and Awards Day of the college.
Speaking during the event, the Provost of the College Uchenna Nwagha, disclosed that the award was conferred on the Governor for implementing good policies on Health and Medical Education”.
Nwagha said that the ongoing rehabilitation of the old UNTH road by the Ugwuanyi-led administration as well as assistance in the establishment of the research and diagnostic centre also informed the college’s decision to honour the governor.
The Provost who stated that the award day and lecture, which was delivered by Dr. Odili, were designed to be a serial event to show appreciation and recognize the alumni and others that have put in their best for the college and laid a foundation for the progress of the institution, used the opportunity to highlight the college’s accomplishments so far.
In his address, Ugwuanyi appreciated the institution for the honour bestowed on him, describing it as a ”great privilege”
The governor who reiterated his administration’s commitment to deliver qualitative and affordable healthcare services at all levels, disclosed that his government in keeping with this vision has in existence “7 General Hospitals, 43 Cottage Hospitals and about 390 public Primary Healthcare facilities in the business of healthcare delivery”.
He added that 125 interns and 102 Resident Doctors are being engaged and recruited at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu for more effective and efficient services.
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“Enugu State Government recently fulfilled the requirements for takeoff of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund including the payment of the mandatory N100m counterpart fund to enable all residents of the state access care under the Universal Health Coverage” he said.
Speaking further, he said “Our recently repositioned Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and newly constituted Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage as enshrined in our newly enacted Enugu State Health Law are strategic steps taken to ensure the attainment of the Universal Health Coverage Goals and Health related Sustainable Development Goals”.
Other awardees include: former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Dr. Chris Ngige, former Governor of old Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, and Prince Engr. Arthur Eze.
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