His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu (III), the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre built by the traditional ruler has been commissioned, as a part of activities marking the 98th birthday and 60th Ofala festival of the Traditional Ruler of Nnewi,
The ICT centre built by the Traditional Ruler for the use of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, was commissioned on the 27th of December, 2023, at the Permanent Site of the Hospital in Akamili-Umudim Nnewi.
Speaking during the commissioning and handing-over of the ICT Center named after him, the Traditional Ruler said that the building was part of his contribution to the development of the permanent site of the hospital.
While thanking those who gave him financial support during the building of the centre, Igwe Nnewi emphasized the need for individuals who are passionate about development to take up projects in the hospital, noting that he is looking forward for the day Nnewi will become a place for medical tourism.
The ceremony also included the commissioning of the 1km Igwe Orizu Avenue, which attracted different notable personalities from Nnewi, which includes, the Traditional Ruler of Umudim Nnewi, His Highness, Obi Benneth Okafor (Amaukwu), the Lawmaker representing Nnewi in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Sir. Augustine Ikeh, the President-General of Nnewi, Chief Dr Maduka Atuenyi, and Crown Prince of Nnewi, Prince Dr Obi Orizu.
Others are, Dame Dr. Esom Nwafor-Orizu (Adakaibeya), Chief Engr. Chukwuemeka Nzewi, Chief Dan Ulasi, Chief Anayo Nwosu (Ikenga Ezenwegbu), Prince Engr. Chukwudi Orizu, Dr Okey Chidolue, and many other personalities.
The Chief Executive Officer of Chikason Group, Chief Dr. Alexander Chika Okafor who was also present, praised the monarch for initiating and completing the project, noting that he will continue to support the monarch, who is passionate about the development of Nnewi.
The hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Joseph Ugboaja praised the Traditional Ruler for his support since the hospital’s inception. He said that the Traditional Ruler was the person who attracted the hospital in Nnewi and has been supportive since he emerged as the CMD of the hospital, especially as it regards the development of the permanent site.
He expressed that through the help of the Customary Ruler, who he uncovered visits the emergency clinic consistently, he has had the option to draw in and fabricate a ton of undertakings in the clinic. As a method of appreciation, he said that the medical clinic has named a recently constructed 1km street inside the medical clinic as Igwe Orizu Road.
On his part, the Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Chris Obiora who also represented the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, expressed appreciation to the Traditional Ruler, for the gigantic project, which he described as a plus to the numerous achievements of the Traditional Ruler.
He said the unavoidably absent Governor, is super excited over the project, which according to him, will add value to the reputation of the hospital. Also, the Former Governor of Anambra State, Her Excellency, Dame Virgy Etiaba, who also spoke during the commissioning of the ICT centre, while congratulating the monarch said that, despite the age of the monarch, he is still at the forefront of ensuring that Nnewi develops in all areas.
