The Executive Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Anthony Nyong, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, flagged off a three-day free medical outreach at the Primary Health Centre, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area.
The medical outreach, sponsored by the sons and daughters of Essien Itiaba in collaboration with The Healing Heart Initiative, was organised to provide quality healthcare services to people of the area and neighboring communities.
The outreach is spearheaded by Mrs. Stella Ita, a Senior Nursing Officer based abroad, who also serves as the Medical Mission Director and Founder of Essien Itiaba Nursing Association (EINA).
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Hon. Prince Anthony Nyong commended Mrs. Stella Ita for her love, sacrifice, and commitment towards improving the wellbeing of her people through healthcare delivery.
The Chairman described the initiative as a noble intervention capable of touching lives positively, noting that Mrs. Ita had brought her wealth of experience and resources to invest in the health of rural dwellers.
Hon. Nyong reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting private individuals, groups, and organisations willing to partner government in improving the lives of the people. He also appreciated the team of nurses, doctors, and volunteers who came from different places to support the outreach.
Speaking earlier, Mrs. Stella Ita thanked the Executive Chairman for his support and cooperation towards the success of the programme. She revealed that upon informing the Chairman about the medical mission, he immediately welcomed the idea and supported the outreach with the sum of One Million Naira.
Mrs. Ita also appreciated the sons and daughters of Essien Itiaba for their contributions and unwavering support towards the success of the programme.
Narrating the inspiration behind the outreach, the Medical Mission Director disclosed that the death of her aunt due to lack of proper healthcare motivated her resolve to continually provide medical assistance to rural communities.
She noted that the outreach was not the first medical mission organised for Essien Itiaba people and pledged her commitment to sustaining the initiative in the years ahead.
Also speaking at the event, the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Atai Local Government Area, HRM Edidem (Prophet) Peter Okon Effiong, applauded Mrs. Stella Ita for the wonderful initiative and urged sons and daughters of Essien Itiaba to continue supporting the programme.
Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Umoh-Andikan also commended Mrs. Stella Ita, members of Essien Itiaba community, and all contributors who supported the outreach, describing the initiative as a remarkable act of love and service to humanity.
Highlights of the event included presentation of awards to nurses, medical partners, and contributors from Essien Itiaba community and beyond.
The free medical outreach features services such as free medical consultation, optometry services, general medicine, and personal healthcare support.
The outreach commenced on Wednesday, May 27, and is expected to run through Friday, May 29, 2026.