Governor Okpebholo Opens New Medical Centre in Edo State

On Wednesday, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo inaugurated a 62-bed ultramodern medical centre in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area, donated by billionaire businessman Dr Leemon Ikpea. The facility is intended to improve healthcare access for Ewatto and surrounding communities.

During the inauguration, Okpebholo praised Ikpea for his contribution to healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing the need for private sector involvement in enhancing healthcare delivery. He urged individuals and organizations to invest in projects that benefit residents.

The governor also called on the management of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital and healthcare professionals to maintain high patient care standards and encouraged residents to protect the facility. Ikpea, Chairman of the Agbonjagwe Leemon Ikpea Foundation, stated that the medical centre is equipped with modern facilities and should be regarded as a community asset.

He appealed for collective efforts to safeguard the facility against damage and vandalism. Okpebholo also mentioned the recruitment of over 2,000 healthcare workers and upgrades to more than 65 primary healthcare centres across the state.