Africazine:
The Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation is pursuing a partnership with the federal government to manage a new medical centre in Edo State.
This 62-bed facility aims to enhance healthcare access in underserved communities. The proposal was presented during a visit to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, in Abuja.
New Medical Centre to Boost Healthcare in Edo State
The Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation seeks to ensure the professional management and sustainability of the newly completed medical centre located in Idumu-Iyase, Ewatto. Chief Dr. Leemon Ikpea, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, emphasized that the partnership would involve a public-private arrangement, allowing a federal government medical institution to manage the hospital while ownership remains with the Foundation.
This strategic collaboration is designed to guarantee clinical excellence and efficient administration, ultimately benefiting the local population. The medical centre includes various facilities, such as male, female, and paediatric wards, operating theatres, and diagnostic services like X-ray and CT scan units.
Edo State: Key figures on Medical Centre
- 62-bed medical centre
Upcoming Events and Initiatives
The Foundation has invited Professor Pate to the official launch of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation and the public presentation of Admiral Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu’s biography. This event is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State. The Health Minister is also expected to commission the medical centre on behalf of the Federal Government.
Future Steps for Healthcare Development
- Official launch of the Foundation on October 20, 2026
- Commissioning of the 62-bed medical centre by the Health Minister
This partnership marks a significant step towards improving healthcare access in Edo State.
