Abia State Welcomes 811 New Healthcare Workers

On Thursday, in Umuahia, Abia State, Pastor Jerri Dure, the chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, addressed 811 newly recruited healthcare workers during an orientation program. She urged them to uphold public trust by adhering to five key principles: integrity, respect, compassion, patriotism, and professionalism.

Dure emphasized that healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, and pharmacists, are not merely employees but frontline defenders of life. She charged them to observe civil service discipline, which includes being present, working as team players, solving problems through proper channels, and upholding ethical standards.

Dure also highlighted the importance of not soliciting money for services and encouraged the use of whistleblower policies to report misconduct. Governor Alex Otti reiterated the commitment to restoring trust in the public health system, stating that quality healthcare is a right for every Abian.

The orientation aligns with ongoing civil service reforms aimed at achieving the governor's vision for a healthier state.