Ugoani, esewezie, ajudua, Ifeajika, others present at groundbreaking of Okpanam phc

Yesterday it was a beehive of activities as Okpanam community witnessed the Foundation laying ceremony of the new Ultra modern Primary Healthcare Center (PHC), Okpanam a project of the Oshimili North LGA.

The Groundbreaking event which was gracefully performed by the Traditional Ruler of Okpanam kingdom, HRM Dr Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu, Ugoani of Okpanam kingdom had in attendance dignitaries such as Chief Barr. Fred Ajudua, Mr Olise Ifeajika, Chief Joseph Iwegbu, Chief Emeka Okeleke, Onowu Austin Onianwa, Mr Ken Mafua. Also in attendance were LGA Council staff, Party Leaders, women, youths, other invited guests.

The Executive Chairman of Oshimili North, Hon. Innocent Esewezie said that the provision of an ULTRA MODERN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE, OKPANAM is aimed at upgrading the basic health facility, providing adequate infrastructure and ensuring a conducive and secure environment in line with his administration’s healthcare programmes which will be replicated across the local government.

When completed, the center will house the following: an administration block, waiting hall, consulting room, make and female wards, immunization room, family planning room, drug dispensary, doctor’s office, break room, theatre, recovery room, nurse’s room, card room and urinary.

On their part, the indigenous contracting firm, Luthermario Construction Limited, has given the assurance to work round the clock and deliver a quality, standard and befitting edifice in record time. And the Council authority will be monitoring the progress to ensure specifications are strictly adhered to.