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Enugu: Excitement as US based Health Personnel, Victoria Uchenwa unveils multi-million naira hospital in Umuode Community 

      BY JUDE OSSAI / ENUGU
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Succour came to the people of Umuode in Nkanu East Local Government of Enugu State on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 when a philanthropist, Victoria Uchenwa Edeh unveiled her pet-project – Tori Medical Services in the community.
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Tears of joy knew no bound as scores of people within and the neighbouring communities came to the venue of the grand commissioning ceremony at Z layout, Umuode to witness the event chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Geometric Power, Ltd, Professor Bart Nnaji.
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Coinciding with the yuletide and new year celebrations, the chief host, Victoria, a helath personnel feted the visitors with food and drinks as well as entertaining them with live band music.
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Speaking at the event, Professor Nnaji a former Enugu State gubernatorial aspirant,  commended Lady Victoria for thinking home, pointing out that her idea of building the hospital in her country home, Umuode even when she lives in United States of America was well thought of as it is one of the good things to happen in the community.
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“Today, the dream of Victoria Uchenwa Edeh is fulfilled. Our daughter whom I am well pleased has done a marvellous job. The hospital will help to reduce the hardship of our people in seeking healthcare facilities. I am proud of her. My prayer is that she will continue to grow from strength to strength”, Nnaji said.
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Also speaking, Madam Victoria said “the hospital will takecare our community health’s needs. The event marks a significant milestone in the history of our community at large”.
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“I live in United States of America and my dream was to build a standard hospital in my community to bring succour to my people. I want my people to have easy access to healthcare facility. I give God the glory and my parish priest for his assistance.
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“Although I work in an hospital in United States but I know how difficult it is for my aunties, my people to access healthcare facilities in my community. God has been kind to me and I have to extend the generoucity to my people. I have employed a professional nurse and other health personnel to work in the hospital”, she added.
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The high point of the event was the cutting of tape at the grand commissioning of the Tori hospital witnessed by Catholic Priests, community leaders and other dignitaries.

Editor
Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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