Nurses honour Gov Eno for transforming Akwa Ibom healthcare
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received awards from the Body of Heads of Nursing Services Department and Principals of Schools in Federal Health Institutions (BOHNAPFHI) and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in recognition of his administration’s efforts to transform the state’s health sector.
The awards were presented to the Governor on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during a stakeholders’ engagement on ARISE 2.0 and a review of projects scheduled for commissioning in September at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo.
BOHNAPFHI honoured Eno for what it described as his exemplary leadership, visionary contributions and commitment to the development of healthcare services and infrastructure through the ARISE Agenda.
NANNM, on its part, presented the Governor with the Nurse Friendly Governor Award for his leadership and investment in strengthening the nursing and midwifery workforce.
Speaking during the event, the Team Lead and Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndaji Alhassan, said the delegation visited Akwa Ibom to appreciate the Governor for his contributions to healthcare development.
Alhassan, who was accompanied by the National Chairman of BOHNAPFHI, Dr. Jenny Akpan, commended the Ibom Medical City project, model primary healthcare centres and other healthcare infrastructure being developed by the administration.
He described the projects as commendable and deserving of recognition.
Also speaking, the National President of NANNM, represented by the National Financial Secretary, Comrade Dr. Ojong Ofut Ogar, commended Eno for what he described as giant strides in the health sector.
He also appreciated the Governor for creating an enabling environment for NANNM to hold its 2026 conference in Akwa Ibom.
The State Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Nsikan Udoh, said nurses in Akwa Ibom had “never had it so good”, attributing the development to the administration’s investment in healthcare infrastructure and improved welfare and working conditions for health workers.
Udoh assured the Governor of the association’s continued support for his administration and the ARISE Agenda.
Responding, Governor Eno thanked the two organisations for the honours and for choosing Akwa Ibom as the venue for the 2026 NANNM conference.
The Governor dedicated the awards to the people of Akwa Ibom and others who had contributed to the development of the state’s health sector.
He said his administration’s healthcare reforms went beyond infrastructure to include human capital development, noting that the government had employed young graduates while also engaging retired nurses to tap into their experience and expertise.
Eno said a healthy population was essential to the success of any government and assured that his administration would continue to prioritise investment in healthcare.
The Governor also commended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, for his dedication and contribution to healthcare development in the state.
The delegation included the Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Professor Emem Abasi Bassey; Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, UUTH, Professor Eyo Ekpe; and other officials.
