Anambra State Government says the mutual relationship between the Executive Arm and the Legislature has brought even development in the State and as well, strengthened the health sector.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala made this assertion during the Flag Off of the 2019 Edition of Pharm. Obinna Emeneka Free Medical Outreach, held at the General Hospital Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area.
While flagging off the exercise, which attracted thousands of Ndi Umueri both young and old, Dr. Okpala commended Hon. Emeneka for his humanitarian services to his Constituents and beyond noting that the legislature is vital, as it assists the government in making the right policies that enhance health care delivery in the state.
The Anambra State Health Commissioner further explained that the health care system in Anambra State needs to be strengthened, adding that Willie Obiano administration is currently working on the six blocks of a functional health care system and called for legislation to back the Public Private Partnership so that investors will have confidence in investing in health care system.
The Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Uche Okafor who described Pharmacist Emeneka as one of the most brilliant and outstanding legislators in the State’s Seventh Assembly appealed to the people of the Constituency to always pray for the Lawmaker even as he promised that any motion brought to the House of Assembly by Hon.
Emeneka for the good of his people and the State will be diligently considered.
Earlier the benefactor, Pharm. Emeneka who was full of joy for the success of the programme, pointed out that what he is doing is in line with the blueprint of the Governor Obiano administration, and stated that he started the Free Medical Outreach eleven years ago before venturing into politics.
The Lawmaker who made it clear that the exercise will cut across all the communities in his Constituency, said that he came with a team of both Nigerian and European Medical professionals.
Others who spoke at the event including, the National President, Anambra State Association of Town Unions, Chief Alex Onukwue, the Traditional Ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Hon. Kate Edozieh, showered encomiums on the Lawmaker for his effective representation.
Some of the beneficiaries, including Mrs. Grace Mbanugo, Mrs. Elizabeth Onuorah and a Primary Four Pupil, Master Odinaka Nnaemeka prayed God to bless the donor.
Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion were, the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi, the Transition Committee Chairman of Anambra East Local Government Area, Barr. Obi Nweke, the Traditional Ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Dr. Mike Idigo, and his Nsugbe counterpart, Igwe Victor Ntooka.
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