Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has said that his administration is determined to put in place a dependable health delivery architecture that would help carter to the health needs of Imo indigenes.
He spoke on at weekend in Owerri while declaring open the 12th annual Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgeons Scientific Conference at the Beland Hotel with the theme – Evolving Subspecialties of Neurosurgery in Nigeria.
Governor Uzodimma who appreciated the Academy for the choice of Owerri for the conference, described it “as a well informed decision to visit Imo State.”
The Governor stated that the conference was holding at a time when “many still believe that there is no peace in Imo State.”
He said: “There is no doubt that our improved security situation and our famed hospitality and readiness to provide conducive ambiance for conferences must have informed your choice of Imo State as the venue for this conference.”
Uzodimma noted that in the last couple of months, Imo State has hosted a number of high profile conferences, including that of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police, Accountants, and Guild of Editors.
“At the end of their stay, they came to the obvious conclusion, just like you would, at the end of your own conference, that Imo is very safe and nothing near what the detractors wanted to say to the world.”
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Success Prosper Ohayagha in his remarks stated: “We are now conducting complicated neurosurgeries in Imo State.”