Leemon Ikpea Opens N2.2bn Hospital in Edo Community
Leemon Ikpea, a philanthropist and founder of the Agbonjagwe Leemon Ikpea Foundation, inaugurated a hospital in Ewatto, Edo State, on October 19, 2026. The facility, built at an estimated cost of N2.227 billion, is designed to improve healthcare access for residents of Ewatto and surrounding communities.
Equipped with modern medical equipment, the hospital will offer services such as emergency care, maternal and child health, diagnostic and laboratory services, and general medical care. Ikpea stated that the project was initiated in response to local healthcare challenges and expressed hope that the medical centre would serve as a lasting legacy.
He acknowledged the support of the Federal and Edo State governments in strengthening healthcare infrastructure. Governor Monday Okpebholo and Minister of Health Prof Muhammad Ali Pate praised Ikpea for his significant investment in healthcare.
Local leaders, including the Onojie of Ekpoma Kingdom and the Onogie of Igueben, also commended Ikpea's contributions and encouraged community ownership of the facility.
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