The Abia state government has employed 649 new medical workers out of the proposed 771 medical personnel for the health sector in the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced this in Umuahia, the state capital, during an interaction with journalists.

Kanu said that the development is in line with the government’s vision and continuous effort towards repositioning the health sector for better services.

He stated that out of the newly employed workers, 432 are Nurses who have been posted to work in the state’s primary healthcare centres that are being equipped and functionalized across the state.

He said that even after the shortfall of 122 medical personnel is filled up to bring the total number to 771, the Ministry of Health would still be open to employing more medical personnel at the state level.

Prince Kanu noted that among the newly recruited medical personnel is a neurosurgeon who had the opportunity to work in New York City but chose to come back and work in Abia state.

“Among the newly recruited medical personnel are those who have access to work overseas, who have chosen to come and work for the state government,

“Because of the confidence they have in the leadership style of the Governor and the massive reforms being carried out in the state’s health sector.

“Recently, a neurosurgeon was employed amongst this new set of medical personnel, someone who is an expert in this field and has a very rare speciality in medical practice,” Prince Kanu stated.

Prince Kanu revealed that Governor Alex Otti has been voted as the best performing Governor of the southeast zone by the Forum of Academic Doctors, following the massive transformation of the state across all sectors.

“Of course, we are aware that His Excellency does not accept awards, but it is important to note that Nigerians and the entire world are taking notice of what is going on here in the state.

“I want to inform you also that the state does not in any way participate in all these awards that come the way of the Governor.

“But because Nigerians are interested in what is happening, various groups are looking up to Abia for leadership,” Prince Kanu noted. (The Nation)

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