… commissions model primary health centre in Nsit Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has assured everyone that the State under his leadership will continue to ensure an even distribution of projects across all the local government areas in the State.
Governor Eno gave the assurance at the commissioning of the Primary Health Centre (PHC), at Oboyo Ikot Ita, in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
He noted that the construction of the Nsit Ibom PHC is in fulfillment of the promise he made on assumption of office to have a primary health centre, and a model primary school in all the local government areas in the State, adding that in addition to those already commissioned, seven more will be ready for commissioning before the end of the year.
The Governor also assured that 2025 will be a year of projects, given the painstaking, indepth analysis and shift in the approach to the 2025 budget, adding that for Nsit Ibom people, the Nung Udoe- Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium Road is well captured in the budget and will be constructed accordingly.
He assured the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly that their constituency projects will be flagged off soonest, but maintained that the projects must be in line with the ARISE Agenda.
Governor Eno who has been focused on his development blueprint, the ARISE Agenda, said the government was very passionate about the welfare of rural dwellers, and has made consistent efforts to improve their welfare through road construction, model Primary Healthcare Centres, Model primary schools, and interventions such as the free food voucher initiative.
He emphasized that the choice of projects in the rural areas are decided by the people, constructed for the benefit of the people and must be protected by the people against vandalism or misuse.
The Governor who later made a brief stop at the constituency briefing and empowerment of about 1450 persons by Hon. Eric Akpan, member representing the area in the State House of Assembly, at St. Louis Primary School Mbiokporo 1, commended the legislator for his good representation and for touching the lives his people positively.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, commended the Governor for the quality of the facility, which he said was of international standard, and assured that it will be judiciously utilised.
He urged the people to register with the Health Insurance scheme to fully benefit from the facility.
The Chairman of Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Hon. Otobong Aaron, appreciated the Governor for making a difference in Nsit Ibom, and assured him of continuous support from the people of the area.
Similarly, Hon. Eric Akpan noted that it was the first time in the history of the community to have a sitting governor visit to commission a project, and stated that this expression of love will never be forgotten by the people.
On his part, the political leader of Nsit Ibom, Gen. Paul Isang (retd), recalled the ordeal encountered by people of the area, especially pregnant women, who had to go all the way to Etinan Local Government Area to access medical care
He said the primary healthcare centre was very dear to them and assured that they will ensure its optimal utilisation.
The Chairman, Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Martins Akpan also applauded the Governor for his high premium on primary healthcare, noting that it was a very basic need for all.
