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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Success Akagburuonye, a gubernatorial hopeful, has announced a partnership with the Imo State Government to provide free medical services to residents. The announcement was made during his thanksgiving service at the Noah’s Ark Assemblies of God Church, Aboh Mbaise.
Akagburuonye said his organisation will work with the Imo State Health Insurance Agency to establish healthcare services for the community, with zonal and local government coordinators appointed to oversee the project. He emphasised that his organisation will not take over government projects but will complement them, taking healthcare to the nooks and crannies of the state.
The initiative aims to cater to the welfare of women and indigent people in the community, especially in healthcare. Akagburuonye said his organisation has been working to address poverty of attitude, character and mind, urging people to be happy for those who have achieved success.
His pledge to work with Imo State Health Insurance aligns with Governor Hope Uzodimma’s recent push for public–private partnerships in health, such as the MoU with IDCL Surgicals for a robotic surgical centre.
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Akagburuonye’s initiative could expand the reach of the Imo Care programme, which already covers over 2.7 million residents.
The philanthropist, who said he will be celebrating his 60th birthday on 22 February, highlighted programmes to commemorate the event, such as a novelty match between the ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria and his alma mater, which will also mark the 50-year existence of the school.
Also, while expressing confidence in his work as an estate developer, he recalled his ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which he attributed to envy by some Igbo around him. He therefore urged Ndigbo not to be a hindrance to the progress of their brothers and to embrace success.
