Main gate of Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences, Umuseke, Okwudor, Njaba LGA of Imo State
The Special Adviser on Legislative Matters to the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chief Uche Nwoke, has hailed the home investment establishment of Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences, Umuseke Okwudor in Njaba Local Government Area, describing it as a historic milestone in Imo’s private healthcare education sector.
In a media briefing held in Owerri, Chief Nwoke congratulated the college’s proprietor, Chief Ezeala Christopher Igbojekwe, who is also the Eze-elect of Umuseke Okwudor, for what he called “a visionary and patriotic investment that aligns with the legislative priorities of the current Assembly.”
“This is the first world-class private college of nursing sciences in Imo State. Chief Igbojekwe has done what many only talk about—he brought development home,” Nwoke declared.
The legislative aide emphasized that the initiative supports Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration’s vision of leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to attract sustainable investments, create jobs, and bridge infrastructure and service delivery gaps in critical sectors like health and education.
“The Imo Assembly under Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe has passed several motions and bills aimed at encouraging private sector involvement. The Ezeala College is a reflection of that intent in action,” Nwoke noted.
He further acknowledged the enabling environment created by the Uzodimma-led government, which he said made it possible for such a significant educational venture to take root in a rural community like Umuseke.
Chief Nwoke described the new Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences as “one of the best-equipped nursing institutions not just in Imo but in the entire Southeast region.”
The college currently boasts:
* State-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms
* Modern dormitories and ICT facilities
* Experienced faculty and accredited curricula
“This is not just a college. It’s a health education ecosystem. It will empower our youths, produce world-class nurses and midwives, and uplift Njaba LGA in many ways,” he said.
Chief Nwoke used the occasion to call on wealthy Imo indigenes, both home and abroad, to emulate Chief Igbojekwe’s effort and invest in rural development, especially in education, health, and skills training.
“Government cannot do everything. But with patriotic investors like Chief Igbojekwe, we can transform Imo into a hub for innovation, learning, and job creation,” he added.
He also encouraged youths passionate about nursing and midwifery to seize the opportunity by applying to the college, noting the high demand for health professionals globally.
As Nigeria grapples with health workforce shortages and a brain drain crisis in the healthcare sector, projects like the Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences offer hope—and a model—for community-led, government-supported solutions.
“This isn’t just a school—it’s a legacy. And Chief Igbojekwe deserves every support to make it thrive,” Chief Nwoke concluded.
With this endorsement from the legislative arm and backing from the state’s executive leadership, the Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences stands poised to become a beacon of excellence in healthcare education—not only in Imo, but across Nigeria.
*Ernest Gard wrote in from Owerri, Imo State Capital
