11/06/2026
TOWARDS STRENGTHENING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN EBONYI STATE:
We Can Build Better General Hospitals!
Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining the Chairman of Ebonyi State Hospital Management Board, Chief Mrs. Monica Okeagu Ogada, alongside fellow Board Members and Management Staff, in inaugurating Hospital Management Committees for three General Hospitals in our State:
✅ Itim Ukwu General Hospital, Afikpo LGA
✅ Iboko General Hospital, Izzi LGA
✅ Ezzamgbo General Hospital, Ohaukwu LGA
This important initiative is aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between host communities, hospital management, and the Hospital Management Board to ensure greater efficiency, accountability, and continuous development of our General Hospitals.
Speaking during the inauguration, the Chairman emphasized that the enabling law establishing the Board empowers it to constitute Hospital Management Committees across all General Hospitals in the State. This strategic step is designed to strengthen service delivery and support the optimal performance of our healthcare facilities.
She charged the committee members to approach the assignment with dedication, commitment, and a deep sense of responsibility, so that the lofty healthcare vision of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, can be fully realized for the benefit of our people.
I am particularly excited because this initiative gives our communities a greater sense of ownership and participation in the growth and sustainability of our healthcare institutions. When government, communities, and healthcare professionals work together, the result is better healthcare services for everyone.
With yesterday's inauguration of these committees, the Board has taken a significant step in our collective journey toward a healthier Ebonyi.
I sincerely appeal to community leaders, healthcare workers, stakeholders, and residents to support these committees and help protect our healthcare facilities. Quality healthcare is a shared responsibility, and together we can build hospitals that truly serve the needs of our people.