Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, Tuesday received in his office the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Baera.
The Governor at the event sought the partnership of the Norwegian Government in the provision of basic and life-sustaining facilities across healthcare services, energy, infrastructure, water and sanitation sectors in the state.
Nwifuru also appealed to Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team AMURT to upgrade facilities in their Primary health care Centres in the State to improve maternal and Child Health.
This, he said, is in line with the government’s drive for human capital development and to improve the health status of the citizens, especially Women and Children.
“We know you have made so many contributions to this country. Through the NORCAP you established schools for our people.
“People from this school are very sound.
“We will always partner with you, cooperate with you and support you to achieve this purpose.
“We want you to provide solar lights and water and equip our hospitals and Primary Health centres in the rural areas”. The Governor said.
Earlier, Ambassador Svein Baera commended the Governor for his interest in Health care and Education
” I have heard so many things you have accomplished in the education and health sector and infrastructure and when I went round the state yesterday, I saw everything by myself.
“As an ambassador of Norway, it is not enough to stay in Abuja and Lagos to know Nigeria. I say it will be good to travel to other places in the country.
” I will be inspecting the Norwegian College of Agricultural Project, established over 62 years ago.
” I thank Your Excellency for this honour”.
Ambassador Svein Baera was accompanied by Hon. Chinedu Ogah, the member representing the Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Bar Sunday Nwankwo, chairman of Ikwo local government and others.
Recall that Hon. Ogah had approached the Norwegian Ambassador in Abuja seeking government support to develop the Education, Health and Agricultural sectors in the state, especially in Ikwo.
His visit necessitated Svein Baera’s visit to Ebonyi state.
