Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has paid an unscheduled visit to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) Uburu, Ebonyi State, where he doled out cash and other gift items to both indigent and other patients in the hospital.
There was wild jubilation amongst the staff and patients at the hospital on sighting Senator Umahi who arrived the hospital at about mid-day and was received by staff of the hospital on arrival.
Senator Umahi who took time to visit all the wards in the hospital also took turn to encourage and pray for the patients, and also assured them of his preparedness to continue to assist them and ensure that they receive the best medical treatment at the hospital.
He encouraged the patients never to lose faith in themselves and the ability of God to heal them of their different ailments adding that in all they do, they should continue to put their trust in God.
Senator Umahi stated that the present administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that medical tourism is brought to an end adding that the present administration would ensure that all the medical institutions are well equipped to cater for the health needs of the people.
He urged the people of the South-East zone and the country at large to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu adding that the President has great plans for the region.
The Minister of Works who disbursed a cash donation of N100,000 to all the patients in the hospital and also paid the hospital bills of some of the patients who have already been discharged but could not offset their bills.
One of the beneficiaries, Chief Chukwu Ikpo, an Okada accident victim described Senator Umahi as a selfless politician, a God-sent to his generation and kindhearted man. He further said that the gesture would go a long way in catering for his hospital expenses.
He commended the Minister and assured that the patients and indeed all Nigerians are praying for the President who has shown commitment in transforming the country.
Other patients and beneficiaries who also spoke to journalists said that the visit of the Minister has reassured them of government readiness to cater for their welfare adding that such gesture should also be emulated by other politicians.
