Dr Patrick Ezie, a House of Representatives aspirant for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, has pledged to restore all non-functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the Federal Capital Territory by 2027 if elected. He stated that his administration would ensure every PHC operates efficiently, with solar power, adequate staffing, and improved infrastructure to meet community health needs. Ezie told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he would take personal responsibility for any PHC that fails to function, calling it unacceptable that preventable deaths occur due to lack of access to basic care. He argued that functional PHCs would reduce pressure on general hospitals and improve outcomes for women during childbirth and children facing treatable illnesses. According to Ezie, strong political will is essential to deliver these changes, and he vowed to prioritise healthcare and education reforms immediately upon election.
Ezie also committed to securing all public primary schools in the FCT by ensuring they are properly fenced, citing rising security threats including bandit attacks and abductions in northern Nigeria. He noted that many Local Education Authority schools currently lack perimeter fencing, leaving pupils vulnerable. He linked weak infrastructure to increased risks, stressing that safe learning environments are necessary for improved attendance and academic performance. Additional plans include equipping schools with audiovisual tools, e-libraries, computer labs, and satellite technology to support modern, technology-driven education. Ezie referenced his past support for infrastructure development at Junior Secondary School Piwoyi along Airport Road, Abuja, as evidence of his commitment to educational improvement.
When Ezie says he'll take personal responsibility for every non-functional PHC, he's not just making a campaign promise—he's framing healthcare failure as a matter of individual accountability, not systemic excuse. That kind of ownership, if enforced, could shift how representatives engage with grassroots delivery. Most politicians blame past administrations; Ezie is inviting voters to pin success or failure directly on him. In a landscape where promises float without anchors, this is a rare tether to consequence.
