The Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the NNPCL/SEPLAT JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust, Hon. Emmanuel Justus Ntuk, has expressed confidence that EMOIMEE’s investments in healthcare infrastructure and free medical outreaches will help end medical tourism in Akwa Ibom State.
Ntuk stated this on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026, during the flag-off of the 2026 EMOIMEE Free Medical Workshop at the remodelled Primary Health Centre, Okobo Ebughu, Mbo Local Government Area.
He praised the EMOIMEE officials in Mbo communities for transforming the facilities and providing medical equipment across the five primary healthcare centres in Mbo, assuring residents that the free medical outreach would remain an annual programme.
Justus Ntuk observed that the consistent organisation of the workshop shall help improve the lifespan of the people and ensure healthy living.
The BoT member representing Mbo, Engr. Asuquo Inuikim Obon, disclosed that the 2024 and 2025 editions of the outreach served 12,355 beneficiaries, while nearly 4,000 people had already benefited from the 2026 exercise.
Dr Asuquo Inuikim reaffirmed the Trust’s commitment to accessible healthcare and the ongoing remodelling of primary healthcare centres in Enwang, Uda, Udesi, Ebughu and Effiat, in line with the theme, “Your Health, Your Right.”
The Paramount Ruler of Mbo, His Royal Majesty Ogwong Okon Asukwo Abang, commended the EMOIMEE team for its dedication to community development, describing the Trust as “the light that is shining in Mbo.”
The Royal Father expressed confidence in the EMOIMEE Mbo BoT Member and his team members, saying their commitment and dedication to duty have entrenched development in Mbo.
Earlier, the Advisory Committee Secretary, Sir Ita Ntekim, commended the Global Hands Medical Foundation, medical personnel, volunteers and community members for their support, urging residents to take full advantage of the free medical services.
The Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Titus Antai, praised the improved condition of the health centres and the organisation of the exercise, expressing optimism that the programme would achieve its target.
In their goodwill messages, the Chairman, Conference of Village Heads, Chief Effiong Idim; the national youth President of Uda Youths Development Association, Comrade Daniel Udombo; representative of the women folk, Mrs Edu Ibok Asangenyi lauded EMOIMEE Mbo for their development strides that has brought succour to the community.
The event featured inspection of work stations at the ongoing medical workshop.
