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Governor Peter Mbah has unveiled the newly renovated and re-equipped Neonatal and Special Babies Ward at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, as part of the activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration.

The facility, upgraded through the intervention of the Cecilia Oyebola Foundation founded by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Health, Dr Yomi Jaye, is equipped with modern incubators, infusion and syringe pumps, phototherapy equipment, autoclave machines, baby monitoring devices and upgraded nursing facilities aimed at improving neonatal care and reducing infant mortality in the state.

Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, commended Dr Jaye for his commitment and personal sacrifice towards advancing healthcare delivery in Enugu State.

According to the governor, the intervention reflected the culture of collective responsibility and service championed by his administration, where government officials go beyond official duties to contribute personally to the development of the state.

He described Dr Jaye, who also marked his 51st birthday, as a humble and exemplary public servant whose humanity and dedication had continued to inspire confidence in the administration’s healthcare transformation agenda.

Governor Mbah noted that the state government had transformed the ESUT Teaching Hospital from what it met in 2023 into a modern and rapidly improving medical institution capable of competing with leading healthcare facilities across the country.

He stressed that his administration remained committed to building a world-class healthcare system through strategic investments in infrastructure, equipment and manpower development.

In his remarks, former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, lauded Governor Mbah for what he described as unprecedented transformation in the health sector, insisting that the governor deserved overwhelming support for re-election in 2027.

Nwobodo, who cut the ribbon and performed the unveiling ceremony, alongside his wife, Dr. Patricia Nwobodo, said he was deeply impressed by the quality of facilities at the neonatal ward, stressing that he had hardly seen such standards even in some hospitals abroad.

He stated that the development contradicted criticisms from political opponents and further confirmed that the Mbah administration was delivering tangible results across sectors.

Also speaking, Dr Jaye said the project was inspired by his lifelong commitment to children’s welfare and in memory of his late mother, who was a teacher.

He explained that the renovated neonatal ward was designed to meet modern infection prevention protocols critical to newborn survival, recalling the painful loss of his almost twin brother due to infection-related complications.

He said the intervention aligned with Governor Mbah’s vision of transforming healthcare delivery through preventive and patient-centred care, adding that the state government’s investments in hospitals, primary healthcare and medical training had continued to reposition Enugu as a leading healthcare destination.

Earlier, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Bethrand Ngwu, expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah and Dr Jaye for their consistent interventions and support for the hospital, staff and patients.

He said the administration’s investments had significantly improved healthcare delivery and boosted staff morale within the institution.

Prof. Ngwu assured that the newly installed facilities would be properly maintained and maximally utilised for the benefit of residents, particularly newborns and vulnerable patients requiring specialised care, while pledging the hospital’s continued commitment to quality healthcare services.

LibertyRep:
This Mbah self.
Money that he should have kept in the bank.

LibertyRep:
This Mbah self.
Money that he should have kept in the bank.

LibertyRep:
This Mbah self.
Money that he should have kept in the bank.

osuofia2:
Peter Mbah, Best governor in the SE. He is God sent

LibertyRep:
This Mbah self.
Money that he should have kept in the bank.

Gentledove2001:
Mbah why working nah? Simple save the money in a bank you are a major share holder and be taking interest every month. Enugu people don't need this project, just save the money for the next governor.
Then after some years, the supporters of the failed governor will adopt to be their new messiah or better still build more breweries so Enugu can get drunk.

integrity16:
Like Peter Obi abi? Say it with your full chest na.

OredoPikin:
Lets pretend you dont know Obi built a university teaching hospital from scratch.

Lets pretend you dont know the first heart transplant surgery in the whole of SE was done during his time and in a hospital warf he built and equiped

Lets also pretend you are not aware he built 10 nursing schools

Lets keep pretending we are all ignorant because you want to defend an 80yrs old failure that should be playing with his grandkids.
I wondered when u all will choose Nigeria over tribe and selfish interest.

OredoPikin:
Till today
Not even Mbah
The biggest industrial layout in the whole of South East was built by Obi

Lets pretend we are all illiterates

Gentledove2001:
Please can you name the industrial layout built by Obi sir?

integrity16:
Like Peter Obi abi? Say it with your full chest na.

OredoPikin:
Google is your friend man.
It is not as if you will change your mind towards him if you are told.

Anyways, google Harbour industrial layout and also Nnewi industrial

Those are the 2 biggest industrial layout in the whole of South East. Harbour was built from scratch by Obi and it is the biggest. He expended the one of Nnewi.
It is not as if you will change your mind or perception towards him but lets just say it for others that may be too lazy to research that may be deceived by your lies.

Gentledove2001:
Oga mechiegi onu Dere. You talking to someone who is from mbaukwu awka south in Anambra state and someone who studied in both Unizik and Ansu uli. Your obi was the governor of Anambra State when I was a student. He built nothing. Is it not the same man who said that education is a privilege? Make una find another lies please.

osuofia2:
Peter Mbah, Best governor in the SE. He is God sent