The Commissioner for Health, Imo State, Dr. Vin Udokwu has been commended by his Kinsmen, Amaifeke Ancient Kingdom, Orlu Local government for attracting governments attention to the development of the area.
Speaking when the people of Amaifeke General Union paid him courtesy visit in his office last Tuesday, the President General of the Union, Abata Emenike said that they came to register their gratitude to the Commissioner for all the good things he has been doing in the local government area, especially at Amaifeke Autonomous Community, adding that the Commissioner has large heart that carries the needs of all and sundry.
The President General urged the Commissioner to look into the Health Center which is not being fenced and find ways of making it come back to full operation with security to enable the health workers provide services to the people.
In his comment, the Traditional Ruler of the area who was part of the visit, HRH, Eze Okeke hinted that the Commissioner has been called to service as according to him, Dr. Vin Udokwu comes from a responsible family and that his medical exploits started from the womb. He commended the Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha for appointing him commissioner in his cabinet, stressing that he (Governor) will be happy to have appointed him as the wealth of experience of Udokwu speaks volumes. He deserves the position given to him and we thank the Governor for giving the position of health commissioner to Amaifeke, he submitted.
Responding, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vin Udokwu expressed joy over their coming, adding that their coming has shown that they are happy with what the Governor has done by appointing one of their own Commissioner. He said he felt proud that Amaifeke Leadership took their time out to visit and support him. He said that there is reason God still brought him to Health Ministry for the second time, stressing that the government will look into the issue of Health Center raised and other issues not captured for the development of the area.
He urged the people to be patient with the Governor, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha as his Rebuild Agenda will rob off on all Imolites, saying that the government of the day is sincere and will do all it has promised. He assured his kinsmen that he will do everything within his ability to represent them very well in the government. He revealed that health is an important aspect of life and that the Ihedioha led administration has a lot of programs in that direction, urging them to support and pull together their collective ideas for the development of Imo State.
In his votes of Thanks, the permanent secretary. G. E. Nnah hinted that their coming has added impetus and encouragement to the commissioner, adding that the commissioner will not fail them as he is a man of honour and integrity.