Gov Mbah Unveils Healthcare, Infrastructure Plans in Awgu Stakeholders Meeting

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has outlined a sweeping plan to strengthen primary healthcare and basic infrastructure across Enugu State.

Speaking in a stakeholders engagement at the Type 2 PHC in Ogbaku, Awgu local government area of the state, Governor Mbah said his administration has approved the recruitment of 2,250 health workers—1,350 already onboard—to address staffing gaps in rural facilities. 

He added that priority would be given to hiring qualified personnel from host communities to ensure round-the-clock service delivery.

Mbah also announced the rollout of ward-level engagement sessions to identify local development needs, alongside immediate water interventions through the state’s rural water agency to tackle sanitation and public health risks.

On emergency care, he disclosed plans to establish ambulance aggregation centres in every LGA to improve response times, particularly for maternal and critical cases. He further highlighted the state’s adoption of an Electronic Medical Records system to enable seamless access to patient data across facilities.

The Governor listed additional measures including deployment of medical equipment, installation of solar power and boreholes in PHCs, expansion of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, and a target to significantly reduce maternal and child mortality rates.

Linking health and education, he said immunisation compliance would be mandatory for school enrolment, while a free daily meal programme for pupils will commence in September 2026.

He also confirmed that ₦30 billion has been set aside to clear outstanding gratuities before the end of the year.

Earlier, stakeholders—including traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, and the Ward Development Committee—called for more healthcare personnel, improved road access, potable water, and ambulance services, especially to support maternal emergencies.

Mbah assured them that their concerns are being addressed through ongoing reforms, urging communities to safeguard public facilities and support government efforts.

The meeting underscored the importance of grassroots engagement in governance, with stakeholders expressing optimism that the Governor’s commitments would translate into improved healthcare access and living conditions across Awgu LGA.