Traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and women groups in Awgu Local Council Area have described the newly constructed Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogbaku as a “lifeline” for the people, as they overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office.

The commendation came during the governor’s quarterly supervisory visit to the facility, where he held an interactive session with traditional rulers, presidents-general, youth groups, farmers, ward development committees, women groups, and patients.

The stakeholders also applauded the administration for ongoing road projects spanning over 55 kilometres across the council area, noting that the interventions had significantly improved connectivity and eased long-standing challenges.

Speaking on behalf of the Ogbaku Community, a traditional ruler, Igwe M.O. Egbo, expressed gratitude for the siting of the hospital, describing it as a critical intervention for the young and the elderly.

“On behalf of the entire people of Ogbaku, I appreciate you for this laudable project. This hospital is a lifeline for our people. We urge the deployment of more health workers to ensure 24-hour services,” he said, assuring the governor of the community’s unwavering support.

Corroborating the monarch, the Coordinating President-General of Awgu Local Council, Collins Okere, said the facility represents the fulfilment of a long-held dream.

Women’s groups in the area were particularly emphatic in their endorsement of the governor. The Awgu Women Leader, Mrs Francisca Uzo, described the hospital as “life support” for the people, stressing its accessibility and impact.

Also speaking, the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Zonal Coordinator, Dr Igboekwu Chukwumuanya, urged other states to emulate Enugu’s healthcare model.

Responding, Mbah said the interactive session was designed to obtain firsthand feedback from the people and ensure that government projects were meeting their needs.