Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Benin, Dr. Philip Ugbodaga, has commended Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for donating N2.5 billion to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for the construction of a modern paediatric complex.
Gatekeepers News reports that the pediatric complex will enhance UBTH’s capacity to provide better quality pediatric care, reducing morbidity and mortality rates among children in the state.
Dr. Ugbodaga praised Governor Okpebholo’s vision for a healthier society and willingness to invest in initiatives benefiting vulnerable members of the state.
In his words: “As a healthcare leader, I am impressed by Governor Okpebholo’s vision for a healthier society and his willingness to invest in initiatives that benefit the most vulnerable members of our state, whether in state or federal health institutions. The donation of N2.5B is a testament to his leadership and dedication to the well-being of our people.
“His leadership sets a shining example for others to follow especially following similar commendable gesture of financial and infrastructure support by the Executive Governor of Bornu State wherein he recently donated a newly built massive hospital to the federal government to serve as the permanent site for the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Bornu State and his donation of one billion Naira for kidney transplant at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) as well as the building of a 24 apartments meant to reduce housing deficits and accommodate more medical doctors within the hospital, so as to keep them closer to the patients, thereby speeding access to healthcare, especially in cases of medical emergencies.”
