Nigerian Army, South-East Governors Launch 120-Bed Medical Centre in Ebonyi

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja

The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of a 120-bed Army Medical Centre at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda in Ebonyi State, in a move aimed at strengthening military healthcare and operational support in Nigeria’s South-East.

The foundation stone for the project was laid on Wednesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside the governors of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Enugu states.

According to the Army, the medical centre will primarily provide healthcare services for troops, particularly personnel undergoing training at the depot, while also supporting ongoing and future military operations across the region.

The facility will include emergency and surgical units, intensive care services, diagnostic laboratories, outpatient and specialist clinics, as well as dedicated wards for men, women and children. It will also house a psychiatric unit to cater for personnel experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other operational stress-related conditions.

The Army said the hospital would also serve surrounding communities, noting that its location outside the depot was intended to improve access to healthcare for civilians and strengthen civil-military relations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu and the South-East governors described the project as a strategic investment in military readiness and regional stability. They said it would enhance healthcare delivery for personnel, improve operational support and contribute to socio-economic development in the region.

The Nigerian Army said the facility reflects its efforts to expand its operational capability and infrastructure while improving support services for troops and host communities amid evolving security challenges.