Dr. Obi Ozor Donates 18-Seater Ambulance to Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital
Dr. Obi Ozor boosts healthcare in Enugu with the donation of a lifesaving 18-seater ambulance to Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital.
In a significant boost to healthcare services in Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozor, the Commissioner for Transportation, has donated an 18-seater Toyota Hummer Bus ambulance to Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital. This generous contribution was formalized during a ceremony at the Thinkers Corner campus, where Dr. Ozor handed over the ambulance keys to the Vice Chancellor, Reverend Father Professor Christian Anieke.
Key Highlights of the Ceremony
- Donor: Dr. Obi Ozor, Commissioner for Transportation, Enugu State
- Recipient: Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital
- Ambulance: 18-seater Toyota Hummer Bus
- Event Venue: Thinkers Corner campus, Enugu
During the handover, Dr. Ozor highlighted the university’s commitment to holistic education, which encompasses not only academics but also moral and essential life elements. He emphasized the importance of the ambulance in saving lives and normalized the idea of being transported in an ambulance for medical care rather than associating it with fatality.
Reverend Father Professor Christian Anieke expressed his deep gratitude to Dr. Ozor for fulfilling his promise. He urged the hospital staff to ensure the proper and efficient use of the vehicle, reinforcing that the primary purpose of the ambulance is to facilitate timely access to medical care.
Professor Cajetan Nwadinigiwe, the Chief Medical Director, also celebrated the donation, underscoring the critical role of an ambulance in a functional hospital. He called on Nigerians, particularly the wealthy, to recognize supporting healthcare as a vital social responsibility.
The donation of this ambulance is expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital, ensuring quicker response times and better patient care. It serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility towards improving healthcare infrastructure and services.
This initiative sets a precedent for other well-meaning individuals and entities to contribute towards the betterment of healthcare services in their communities.
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