He Affirmed:
Your Excellency,
I humbly extend my sincere appreciation and commendations to you for this exemplary nostalgic leadership recall of Abia State. Covering your eight years qualitative leadership at the apex political saddle in the State.
In my capacity as your Personal Physician who championed and doggedly saw to the implementation of most of your laudable legacy on healthcare, especially Orji Uzor Kalu Free Medical Scheme throughout your regime. I can boldly tell you that that program led for the first time the discovery of “Abia Health Pattern “, which led to general acceptance of the impactful scheme.
It is noteworthy that the scheme penetrated all nooks and crannies of Abia State, without any iota of discrimination. The records speak for themselves.
During your glorious and unforgettable reign in Abia State, Healthcare was enshrined as a Fundamental Right in Abia State.
The notion that healthcare is a privilege reserved for the affluent is a misconception that was challenged by your visionary leadership.
Your Excellency, under your stewardship as the State Governor, healthcare was transformed into a fundamental right, accessible to every individual who set foot in the state. This revolutionary approach ensured that quality medical care was no longer the exclusive preserve of the wealthy, but a universal entitlement that bridged the gap between the rich and the poor.
Your Excellency, your performance in healthcare in Abia State shall continue to be remembered as a Legacy of “Iconic Proportion”.
Your commitment to healthcare as a right has left an enduring legacy in Abia State. By prioritizing healthcare infrastructure, personnel training, and accessibility, the state became a model for healthcare delivery in the region. The impact of this initiative was felt across the state, as citizens from all walks of life benefited from improved healthcare services. This achievement has cemented your place in history as a champion of healthcare reform and a champion of the people’s rights.
Your regime’s accomplishments in healthcare serve as a testament to effective leadership and visionary governance. By recognizing healthcare as a fundamental human right, the state was able to improve the well-being and quality of life of its citizens. This legacy continues to inspire future generations of leaders and serves as a benchmark for healthcare delivery in other parts of Nigeria.
Most of the young doctors who worked with me in that scheme, especially Corper Doctors are now very senior Consultants in different Specialties. Although some are now retired like me, they keep expressing interest in case you want to add “Telemedicine” to your medical outreach. They are ready to consult for you at the comforts of their homes at an agreed fees.
Which will make your Free Medical Outreach more expansive and encompassing. Sick people in Abia North and beyond could on your behalf call in to your Orji Uzor Kalu Medical Desktop, the clearing Secretariat will route the calls the designated doctors. Who after consultation sends a prescription to the patient to go to the nearest Pharmacy or chemist to buy.
Your Excellency, may God continue to protect, bless and grant you the wisdom of Abraham, with which you shall put in motion for the betterment of Abia State, the Nigerian Senate and the Nation as a whole.
Signed:
Dr Ojum Ogwo.
