Governor Mbah inaugurates renovated neonatal ward at ESUT Teaching Hospital

Health

ENUGU, Nigeria (NPA) — Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has inaugurated the newly renovated and re‑equipped Neonatal and Special Babies Ward at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital, Parklane, as part of 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 now equipped with modern incubators, infusion and syringe pumps, phototherapy units, autoclave machines, baby monitoring devices and upgraded nursing facilities aimed at improving neonatal care and reducing infant mortality in the state.

Speaking at the unveiling, Governor Mbah — represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia — commended Dr Jaye for his personal sacrifice and commitment to advancing healthcare delivery.

“This intervention reflects the culture of collective responsibility and service championed by our administration, where officials go beyond official duties to contribute personally to the development of the state,” he said.

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

He noted that the ESUT Teaching Hospital had been transformed since 2023 into a modern medical institution capable of competing with leading facilities nationwide.

Former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, who cut the ribbon alongside his wife, Dr Patricia Nwobodo, lauded Mbah’s achievements: “I am deeply impressed by the quality of facilities at this neonatal ward. I have hardly seen such standards even in some hospitals abroad.”

Dr Jaye explained that the project was inspired by his lifelong commitment to children’s welfare and in memory of his late mother, recalling the painful loss of his almost twin brother due to infection‑related complications. He stressed that the ward was designed to meet modern infection prevention protocols critical to newborn survival.

The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Bethrand Ngwu, expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah and Dr Jaye, assuring that the newly installed facilities would be properly maintained and maximally utilised for the benefit of newborns and vulnerable patients.

Governor Mbah reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a world‑class healthcare system through strategic investments in infrastructure, equipment and manpower development.