OhajiEgbema Chair, Amadioha, kicks-off Health Insurance Scheme

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Hon Marcel Amadioha enrolling into the scheme

The Executive Chairman of Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Marcel Amadioha, has officially launched the enrollment of a health insurance scheme for vulnerable citizens residing in Ohaji-Egbema LGA.

The Chairman flagged off the program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Council Headquarters in Mmahu Egbema.

He expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, for his significant contributions to the development of affordable healthcare in the state. He noted that this exercise would mark the beginning of the end of pain and suffering for the vulnerable population.

During the ceremony, the Chairman donated Fifteen Million Naira (₦15,000,000) to kick-start the initiative and reassured residents of the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusive access to responsive, affordable, and efficient health services.

He called on wealthy individuals, corporate organizations, and politicians to support the scheme by contributing funds that would positively impact the lives and livelihoods of ordinary citizens.

“Let the strong pay for the sick, and the rich pay for the poor. The humane responsibility of any wealthy individual or corporate organization is to make healthcare affordable for the vulnerable and less privileged in society,” he emphasized. He also advised fund managers to resist any temptation to mismanage contributions.

The Chairman urged community leaders to play a significant role in promoting the initiative by taking the awareness campaign to rural communities. “We encourage our people to participate in the enrollment. We have allocated resources to the scheme and are advocating for its expansion,” he said.

Highlighting the government’s high expectations for the scheme’s effectiveness in addressing the healthcare needs of the Ohaji-Egbema people, the Chairman urged the responsible agency to publish the list of accredited health centers and take necessary steps to ensure robust service delivery.

Expressing his delight at the launch of the scheme in Ohaji-Egbema, the Liaison Officer of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency Mr Mbari Godwin commended both the Amadioha-led and Uzodimma-led administrations for their roles in making the scheme a reality. He described the initiative as a critical step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage, a key component of the Sustainable Development Goals.

THE FIRST PHASE KICK OFF DATE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN OHAJI/EGBEMA LGA

DAY 1– Abacheke & Mmahu on 21st wed may, 2025.

Day 2 — Obiakpu & Abaezi 22nd of Thursday may, 2025.

Day 3– Assa & Obile 23rd Friday May.

Day 4– Obosima & Umunwakwu 27th Tuesday 2025.

Day 5– Etekwuru & Umudike 28th Wednesday May, 2025.

Day 6– Mgbara & Oforola 29th Thursday, 2025.

Day 7– Mgbirichi & Umuokanne 30th Friday, 2025.

Day 8– Umuagwo & Umukene 3rd June, 2025.

Day 9— Opuoma Wednesday 4th June, 2025.

Day 10– Etekwuru Umudike & Ekeugba Thursday 5th June, 2025.

THE IMO STATE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (WHAT TO KNOW)

The Imo State Health Insurance Scheme is a well-thought-out program and initiative of the Government of Imo State, ably led by His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma. It is designed to provide affordable healthcare to the less privileged and most vulnerable citizens of Imo State.

HOW THE HEALTHCARE SCHEME WORKS:

1. Prospective applicants or beneficiaries of the health insurance scheme are to register with an annual fee of N15,000.00.
2. A patient will receive free medical treatment if their medical bill is less than N100,000.00; in other words, the government will foot the medical bill fully.
3. If a patient’s medical bill exceeds N100,000.00, the patient will pay 20% of the total bill, and the government will pay 80%.
4. Patients or beneficiaries will renew their registration yearly.

The Executive Chairman of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Marcel Amadioha, donated N15,000,000.00 to offset the registration fees of 1,000 indigent citizens of Ohaji/Egbema LGA. The honorable member representing Ohaji/Egbema State constituency, Hon. Francis Osuoha donated N1000,000.00, the Vice Chairman of Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Hon. Elizabeth Opara donated N75,000.00 for 5 persons, the DPO of Egbema police division donated N75,000.00 for 5 persons. I urge our leaders, politicians, businessmen, and all good-spirited people of Ohaji/Egbema LGA to follow the exemplary gestures of these leaders and donate to support this initiative, helping to enroll the very poor among us.

I also call on our people to take advantage of this lofty initiative and enroll in the program, for health is indeed wealth. This is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss out on, as the government is committed to the program’s success.

Media office,
Office of the Executive Chairman
Ohaji-Egbema LGA.
May 20, 2025.

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