‘I Ordered a Hospital, Not a M0rtuary’ — Gov Eno Blasts Contractor Over Project Priorities

‘I Ordered a Hospital, Not a Mortuary’ — Gov Eno Blasts Contractor Over Project Priorities

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has publicly expressed frustration over the execution of a hospital project after discovering that construction began with a mortuary instead of core medical facilities.

In a viral video recorded during an inspection visit, the governor confronted the contractor, faulting what he described as a misplaced priority and warning against repeating such an approach in future projects.

The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians debating project planning standards, accountability, and the symbolism of starting a hospital with a mortuary rather than lifesaving infrastructure.