The Abia State House of Assembly Committee on Health has intensified its legislative oversight duties with strategic visits to two major health institutions in the state.
The team, led by its Chairman and Chief Whip, Hon. Emeka Obioma, inspected operations at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba and the Abia State College of Health and Management Technology as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery and deepen accountability.
At ABSUTH, the lawmakers were received by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ijeoma Nduka, who conducted them through critical departments of the teaching hospital. She highlighted the hospital’s achievements under the present administration, while also outlining persistent challenges that require urgent legislative support. Prof. Nduka emphasized the need for improved funding, better equipment, and enhanced staff welfare to enable the institution serve patients more effectively.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Emeka Obioma praised the management of ABSUTH for sustaining improvements despite resource constraints.
“We are impressed with the level of dedication we have seen here,” he said.
“However, the gaps identified today reaffirm why oversight is necessary. Our committee will continue to push for measures that strengthen ABSUTH, because a functional teaching hospital is indispensable to the health and wellbeing of our people.”
He further assured the hospital’s management that the House will not relent in supporting reforms that enhance healthcare access.
“Our duty is to ensure that institutions like ABSUTH are empowered to deliver excellent services. We will work with the executive to address priority needs so the hospital can fully fulfill its mandate as a premier medical center in Abia,” Obioma added.
The committee also proceeded to the Abia State College of Health and Management Technology, where they were welcomed by the Rector, Prof. Ekeleme Alloy. The Rector briefed members on the institution’s academic progress, infrastructural gaps, and its role in producing skilled health workers who serve within and outside the state.
He emphasized that improved facilities and enhanced training support would further boost the college’s productivity and impact.
Responding, Hon. Obioma commended the institution’s contributions to the state’s health workforce and assured management of sustained legislative backing.
“This college plays a strategic role in developing the manpower that drives our healthcare system,” he said.
“We will continue to advocate for the resources and policies needed to expand training capacity, upgrade infrastructure, and improve learning conditions for students.”
He stressed that routine oversight visits remain essential to the committee’s mandate of promoting transparency and ensuring optimal performance across all state-owned health institutions.
“Our responsibility is to monitor, evaluate, and support these institutions so that Abians can enjoy efficient and responsive healthcare services,” Obioma stated.
The visit aligns with the committee’s broader objective of identifying gaps, strengthening systems, and championing reforms that build a more resilient and effective healthcare sector in Abia State.
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