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Gov. Nwifuru approves construction of ultra modern clinic in Ebonyi Govt house
By Agbo Amuche, Abakaliki
In line with the present administration’s commitment to accessible, world class healthcare for all residents of Ebonyi State, the Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the sum of three Billion, Five Hundred and Twelve Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty Five Naira, Thirty Three Kobo (N3,512,428,765.33) for the construction of an Ultra-Modern Clinic within the Ebonyi State Government House premises by PDoings Integrated Services Limited.
The State commissioner for information and orientation Barr. Ikeuwa Omebe announced this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week executive council meeting in Abakaliki, the State capital.
The commissioner said the facility which is envisioned as a state-of-the-art medical center, strategically positioned to serve as both an emergency response unit for government officials and a model health facility for the State would showcase modern medical practices and technologies.
Barr. Omebe announced that Exco approved the employment of thirty five guest artistes made up of talented men and women to fill the existing vacuum following the retirement of most of the serving artistes in the State cultural troupe to perform the expected entertainment roles of the council.
The approved artistes include; dancers, dramatists, choral singers and instrumentalists.
The commissioner noted that EXCO considered and approved the request for the acquisition of PENTECOST FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, EZZAMGBO by the State Government, with all the equipment and also to inherit the staff as at the time of taking over the facility at the cost of Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N250,000,000) only”
He added that “In view of the need for further extension of potable water supply to Abakaliki metropolis, EXCO approved the sum of Four Hundred and Twenty-One Million, Seven Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand, Three Hundred Naira (N432,822,300.00) only for the extension of already existing pipe network especially to the Ochudo Centenary city, Ebonyi State House of Assembly Complex through Odunukwe Street, Aguogboriga Layout and Mile 50-Ugwuachara Layouts”
The commissioner further stated that EXCO considered and approved the engagement of a reputable Consultant to review and produce the final copy of Abakaliki Capital City Structure Master Plan for Ebonyi State, with special preference to an indigenous Consultant”
According to him “to ensure a face-lift of the 4,308m EBSU PRESCO Campus Internal and Peripheral Road, EXCO approved the sum of One Billion, Three Hundred and Eighty-one Million, Seven Hundred and Nineteen Thousand , Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight Naira, Twenty-five kobo (N1,381,719,238.25) only to cushion the cost of the project”
“Also approved is the Bill of Engineering measurement and evaluation for the construction of 2.169km Hatchery Layout Road, Abakaliki to the tune of Six Hundred Million Naira (N600,000,000) only”
“Pursuant to His Excellency’s practical vision to elevate the standard of sports infrastructure and youth development in the State, EXCO considered and approved the proposed bill for the development of the Pool Service Building and Swimming Pool at the Ebonyi State Olympic Sports Center by PDoings Integrated Services Limited,, but further directed the ministry to properly study the proposal and revert back to EXCO”
“Following the indication of interest by a Chinese firm, Allallinfo Group AD to collaborate with the Ebonyi State Government to provide funding, equipment, Agro plants and global market for cotton production in the state, EXCO approved a temporal allocation of part of EZZAMGBO Veterinary School for cotton farms and other Agro-industries in the state. This is also in line with the requirements by the Federal Government to recognise Ebonyi State as a cotton producing state and as well project the state to more Federal Government funding and interventions for sustenance”
“The Report on the reevaluation of properties affected by the construction of multidimensional flyover at Vanco Junction, Abakaliki was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Engr Ogbaonnaya Obasi and was received with great appreciation by the EXCO”
“In exercise of their primary responsibility to monitor and evaluate the level of prudence, transparency and accountability deployed on the conduct of government businesses, EXCO approved the recommendations of the FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMISSION with regards to Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources and that of Ministry of Human Capital Development, which commended the honesty, transparency and fairness exhibited in all activities of government as approved to Ministry of Human Capital Development and Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources, respectively”.
“EXCO further approved the training of all stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.”