Anambra state government has commissioned the Umueri COVID-19
Protective Centre, renovated and equipped by Access Bank.

The protective centre, located within the Umueri General Hospital,
Anambra East Local Government Area, was equipped to standard by the
financial institution.

The centre has one hundred beds, Oxygen Cylinders, Ventilators,
Thermometers, Wheelchairs, Air-conditioners and Refrigerators among
other equipment.

Commissioning the project, Governor Willie Obiano represented by his
Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke thanked the Access Bank for its support which
according to him , has added to the numerous efforts of the state
government in combating Coronavirus pandemic and called on more
cooperate bodies to emulate such gesture.

Governor Obiano, who regretted that the state had recently recorded
second case of the virus, advised Ndi Anambra to always adhere
strictly to preventive measures, especially, regular washing of hands,
use of face mask, maintaining social distancing and avoiding public
gathering to be safe and alive.

Contributing, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala
described the facility as standard, disclosing that the centre will
go a long way in assisting the fight against the deadly disease.

On his part, the Access Bank Regional Manager for Anambra state, Mr.
Uchenna Idoko said the gesture was aimed at assisting the state
government’s efforts in fighting the spread of COVID-19 as well as
ensuring that no life is lost to the virus.