Enugu Residents Demand Answers Over ₦7.35billion FAAC Allocation As 20 Primary Healthcare Centres In Ezeagu Lie In Ruins
Enugu Residents Demand Answers Over ₦7.35billion FAAC Allocation As 20 Primary Healthcare Centres In Ezeagu Lie In Ruins
According to him, public records show that Ezeagu Local Government Area received ₦2.9 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds in 2024 and another ₦4.45 billion in 2025, amounting to ₦7.35 billion over the two-year period.
Residents of Ezeagu Local Government Area in Enugu State have demanded accountability from local government authorities over the state of primary healthcare facilities across the area despite billions of naira received in federal allocations.
Mr. Omeli Darlington, who represents Ward 1, Imezi Olo and environs, made the demand on behalf of the residents in an open letter dated September 1, 2026, addressed to the Executive Chairman and Legislative Council of Ezeagu Local Government Area.
Darlington alleged that several Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the 20 wards of the local government remain non-functional, with residents allegedly struggling to access basic healthcare services.
According to him, public records show that Ezeagu Local Government Area received ₦2.9 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds in 2024 and another ₦4.45 billion in 2025, amounting to ₦7.35 billion over the two-year period.
Darlington questioned why the huge allocations had not translated into functional primary healthcare facilities across the local government.
“Yet today, many PHCs in our 20 wards are not functional. No drugs. No staff. No water. No light. Our mothers, children and elderly are suffering despite these billions,” he stated.
He cited Section 7(5) and the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution as the basis for his demand, arguing that local government councils have primary responsibilities relating to primary healthcare, while the Legislative Council has an oversight role.
Darlington said he would formally petition both the Executive Chairman and Legislative Council over the deteriorating state of PHCs in the Local Government Area.
“In view of the above, I, Comrade Omeli Darlington, on behalf of the people of Ezeagu, hereby notify the Executive Chairman and the Legislative Council that a formal petition will be submitted to both offices demanding immediate action on the state of Primary Health Care in Ezeagu LGA,” he said.
“Our demands are: That all PHCs in the 20 wards be made functional with qualified staff, essential drugs, and equipment.
“That a progress report be given to the public within three months, on or before 30th November 2026.
“That all PHCs be fully functional within 6 months, on or before 28th February 2027. Transparency and accountability on PHC funds, including FAAC allocations and BHCPF.”
Darlington stressed, “This is not an attack on any person or office. It is a constitutional demand for accountability and good governance. A healthy Ezeagu is a productive Ezeagu.”
He warned that residents would continue to monitor the council’s handling of the demands, insisting that the people of Ezeagu deserved better healthcare services.
“We will be watching. Ezeagu people deserve better,” he added.
