Peter Mbah Signs Bill for New Teaching Hospital
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah signs bill to establish SUMAS Teaching Hospital in Enugu North, accelerating efforts to enhance healthcare and medical education.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a significant move aimed at enhancing healthcare services and medical education in Enugu State, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has signed the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital Bill 2024 into law. The signing of the bill underscores the commitment of the Mbah administration to deliver on its promises and improve access to quality healthcare across the state.
The establishment of the SUMAS Teaching Hospital aligns with Governor Mbah's campaign promises and vision for the advancement of healthcare infrastructure and education in Enugu State. With the legal framework now in place, efforts will be expedited to upgrade SUMAS to a teaching hospital, providing advanced training opportunities for medical professionals and comprehensive healthcare services to residents, particularly in Enugu North.
Governor Mbah expressed appreciation to the Enugu State House of Assembly for swiftly processing and passing the executive bill, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation. He affirmed his administration's dedication to ensuring that all necessary measures are taken promptly to operationalize the teaching hospital.
Highlighting the significance of situating a teaching hospital in Enugu North, Governor Mbah assured stakeholders of his unwavering support and urged them to leverage their expertise and networks to facilitate the realization of the project. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to education, noting that a substantial portion of the budget has been allocated to support educational initiatives.
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In attendance at the bill signing were the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Uchenna Ugwu, Chairman of SUMAS Governing Council Msgr. Obiora Ike, Vice Chancellor Prof. James Ogbonna, and other dignitaries from the institution. Speaker Ugwu lauded Governor Mbah's dedication to fulfilling campaign promises and pledged the Assembly's continued support in facilitating the delivery of development projects that benefit the people of Enugu State.
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The establishment of the SUMAS Teaching Hospital represents a significant milestone in the healthcare sector of Enugu State and signals a new era of enhanced medical education and healthcare delivery in the region. Governor Mbah's commitment to prioritizing education and healthcare underscores his administration's determination to promote the well-being and prosperity of all citizens.
As plans unfold for the development of the teaching hospital, stakeholders and residents eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on medical services, education, and overall community health in Enugu State.
