Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia health workers recruited into the state’s public healthcare system are being urged to restore public confidence by demonstrating integrity, professionalism and compassion as they begin service across government health facilities.
Addressing 811 newly recruited Abia health workers during a one-day orientation programme in Umuahia on Thursday, Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Pastor Mrs Jerry, says the recruits now shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding trust in public healthcare through ethical conduct and quality service.
Speaking to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, dentists, dental therapists and technologists, Jerry describes the new employees as frontline caregivers whose daily actions will directly shape public perception of government health services.
“You now carry the responsibility of protecting public confidence in government healthcare services,” she says, urging them to uphold five core values: integrity, professionalism, respect, compassion and patriotism.
Jerry says the administration of Governor Alex Otti is making significant investments to improve healthcare delivery across Abia State and expects the newly recruited workforce to support ongoing reforms aimed at expanding access to quality medical services.
“The government is investing heavily in healthcare, and you have a critical role in ensuring these efforts translate into improved services for residents,” she says.
Also speaking, Head of Service Benson Ojeikere urges the new employees to see themselves as key drivers of the government’s healthcare agenda.
He says their commitment, discipline and dedication will be essential to achieving the state’s vision of delivering efficient and accessible healthcare to residents.
The orientation programme covers the structure of the Abia State Public Service, civil service regulations, career progression, ethical standards, ongoing reforms, SERVICOM principles and expectations for effective service delivery.
State officials say the exercise forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the public health workforce and improve confidence in government-owned health facilities.
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