Anambra: St. Charles Borromeo Hospital receives life support ambulance, N50million cheque

Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra State has presented an ambulance and another cheque of N50 million to St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha.

He said the gesture was in line with the partnership with the church in re- building their schools and selected hospitals and health institutions on the understanding that they serve the people of the State.

The Governor said Anambra State Government was encouraged to continue supporting the Church because of responsible manner they utilize the funds granted them as could be measured by the projects they used them to execute.

He said the Government would spend another N200 million in the hospital within the next three months.

Receiving the cheque, the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke said that the various achievements of Gov. Obi had remained sources of happiness and pride to the people of the State.

He said that by rebuilding schools, hospitals and working in all sectors, the governor was building a healthy, progressive and brighter future for the children of the State and had, thereby, demonstrated leadership through selfless service to the people.

In a related development, Governor Obi has assured all those interested in investing in critical areas of the support of the Government.

He said this while inspecting facilities at a new private hospital, Apex Medical complex at Awka.

Obi also Commissioned a multi million Naira 2 storey school block which his administration constructed at Guardian Angel Nursery and Primary school, Abatete.

The block was completely razed by fire in February this year.

Speaking at the event, the Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke said that all the actions of the Governor pointed to his love for the progress of Anambra State in other that the State would regain her place as a reference point.

He prayed to God that the State may not lack the likes of Governor Obi in future and enjoined those jostling for leadership to emulate the governor in all ramifications.

Speaking on behalf of the school, Rev. Sr Maria-Goretti Nwangwu, who described the Governor as God-sent, noted that his intervention in Anambra State would remain indelible in the history of the State.