HEALTH SECTOR REFORMS: GOV ENO HONOURED BY NIGERIAN NURSES, HEADS OF FEDERAL NURSING SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS

HEALTH SECTOR REFORMS: GOV ENO HONOURED BY NIGERIAN NURSES, HEADS OF FEDERAL NURSING SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been honoured by the Body of Heads of Nursing Services Department and Principals of Schools in Federal Health Institutions, BOHNAPFHI, and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, for his administration’s achievements in the health sector.

The awards were presented to the Governor during a stakeholders’ engagement on ARISE 2.0, the state’s economic development plan and a review of projects scheduled for commissioning in September 2026, held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

BOHNAPFHI honoured Governor Eno for his “exemplary leadership, visionary contributions and unwavering commitment to the development of healthcare services and infrastructure through the ARISE Agenda.”

NANNM, on its part, conferred on him the Nurse-Friendly Governor Award, citing his “outstanding leadership, exceptional commitment and deliberate investment in strengthening the nursing and midwifery workforce.”

The Team Lead and Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndaji Alhassan, said the delegation was in the state to appreciate Governor Eno for his contributions to the development of healthcare.

Alhassan, who was accompanied by the National Chairman of BOHNAPFHI, Dr. (Mrs.) Jenny Akpan, commended the Ibom Medical City project, model primary healthcare centres and other health infrastructure initiatives of the administration.

He described the projects as commendable and worthy of recognition.

Similarly, the National President of NANNM, represented by the National Financial Secretary, Comrade Dr. Ojong Ofut Ogar, commended Governor Eno for what he described as “giant strides” in the health sector.

He also appreciated the Governor for providing an enabling environment for the association to host its 2026 conference in Akwa Ibom State.

The State Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Nsikan Udoh, said nurses in Akwa Ibom “never had it so good,” noting that the Governor has transformed the state’s healthcare infrastructure while also improving the welfare and working conditions of health workers.

Udoh assured the Governor of the association’s continued support for his administration and the ARISE Agenda.

Responding, Governor Eno expressed appreciation to the two organisations for the awards and for choosing Akwa Ibom as the venue for the 2026 NANNM conference.

He dedicated the honours to the people of Akwa Ibom State and individuals who had contributed to the development of the health sector.

Governor Eno said his administration’s commitment to healthcare transformation extended to human capital development, noting that the state not only employed young graduates but also engaged retired nurses to benefit from their wealth of experience and expertise.

He stressed that a healthy population was critical to the success of any government and assured that his administration would continue to invest in the health sector.

The Governor also commended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, for his dedication and contribution to the development of healthcare in the state.

The delegation was accompanied by the Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Professor Emem Abasi Bassey; Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (DCMAC), UUTH, Professor Eyo Ekpe; and other officials.