Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), an organization dedicated to promoting transparency, public accountability have asked the disclosure of the locations of the 200 Primary Healthcare Facilities under Abia State government’s “Project Ekwueme”.
The organization made the request in a statement signed by the Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor.
FENRAD said the request is in line with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011, asking Governor Alex Otti’s administration to disclose a comprehensive list of the 200 primary healthcare facilities, including their names and precise geographic locations.
The organization further stated that disclosing the details will help to established monitoring and evaluation of frameworks for tracking the project progress and ensuring quality delivery.
The request read:
In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011, we, the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), respectfully request the disclosure of detailed information regarding the specific locations of the 200 primary healthcare facilities earmarked for rehabilitation, remodeling, and retrofitting under the Abia State Government’s “Project Ekwueme.”
As an organization dedicated to promoting transparency, public accountability, and effective governance, this request is intended to facilitate independent monitoring and tracking of the project’s implementation. This will ensure that the initiative meets its objective of enhancing healthcare delivery across the 184 wards in the state.
We specifically request the following information:
1. The comprehensive list of the 200 primary healthcare facilities, including their names and precise geographic locations (addresses and coordinates, if available).
2. The detailed project implementation timeline for each facility.
3. The designated contractors and their respective scope of work for each location.
4. Any established monitoring and evaluation frameworks for tracking project progress and ensuring quality delivery.
We kindly urge that this information be provided within the timeframe stipulated under the FOI Act and in a digital format if possible to facilitate ease of analysis and public engagement.
We appreciate your Excellency’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in the state and look forward to your cooperation in providing the requested information.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further clarification regarding this request.
