Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 62-bed ultramodern medical centre donated by billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Leemon Ikpea, to his community in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state.
The facility is designed to improve access to healthcare for residents of Ewatto and neighbouring communities.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Okpebholo commended Ikpea for investing in healthcare infrastructure, describing the project as an example of how private sector participation could complement government efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
He said the government could not meet the healthcare needs of the population alone and urged individuals and organisations with the means to invest in projects that would improve residents’ welfare.
“Government alone cannot do it. We need private-sector partners and other individuals to complement public sector investments. Ikpea has set a good record, and I encourage other well-meaning individuals and organisations to emulate him.
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