Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji
The state has invested huge resources in the training of medical personnel and health workers.
The Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, has said that the state is becoming a centre for medical tourism and a leading promoter of maternal and child health care system in Nigeria.
Mr. Orji, who spoke at the World Igbo Congress, 19th Annual Convention in Texas, USA, on Sunday noted that the state had played a significant role in the battle to roll back malaria, HIV and AIDS.
Represented by his senior adviser on Diaspora, Chijioke Nwakodo, the governor said the state had built and equipped 250 primary health centres, while the renovation of several other hospitals had began.
He also said that the state had invested huge resources in the training of medical personnel and health workers.
He added that this was evidenced by the recent upgrade and accreditation of the state’s College of Health Technology as a mono polytechnic by the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE).
Mr. Orji said that Abia State Specialist Hospital in Amachara and Abia State Teaching Hospital have also been upgraded and accredited by relevant regulatory bodies for the training of medical and health care professionals.
“Our investment in the health care of our people has attracted the commendation of no less a person than the minister of health. These include the new equipped world class diagnostic centres in Umuahia and Aba. It is being managed with international partners,” he said.
The governor however, advised political leaders to govern their people by respecting their aspirations and furthering their welfare.
“We have outlined a comprehensive agenda to attract good jobs and economic growth, create a world-class education system that prepares the next generation for the future,” Mr. Orji said.
(NAN)
source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com / Premium Times / Home> Regional / by NAN / September 02nd, 2013
