The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has strengthened its commitment to employee welfare with the commissioning of an ultra-modern Sick Bay aimed at providing quality healthcare support for its workforce.
The facility, commissioned at the company’s corporate headquarters in Enugu, represents a significant step in EEDC’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive and health-conscious work environment.
The sick bay is designed to provide immediate first aid and basic emergency care to employees, customers, and visitors who may experience sudden illness or injury within the company’s premises.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of EEDC, Engr. Vincent Ekwekwu, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the company’s people-first philosophy, noting that the health and wellbeing of employees remain central to the organisation’s operational success.
According to him, the primary objective of the facility is to stabilize affected individuals and, where necessary, facilitate prompt referral or evacuation to appropriate healthcare facilities.
Ekwekwu clarified that the facility is not a hospital or full-service clinic and will not provide long-term medical care, advanced treatment, or surgical procedures.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally declare the facility open, commended EEDC’s management for the well-thought-out initiative targeted at staff welfare.
He noted that given the amount of time employees spend in the workplace, the likelihood of sudden illness cannot be ruled out, making the sick bay a critical intervention point for immediate care.
“We at MainPower are excited about this development, as we are key beneficiaries of this facility,” he said.
The sick bay is managed by a qualified occupational health nurse who ensures that staff receive competent and timely medical attention.
In a move that underscores innovation and efficiency, the facility is powered by a robust Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system developed in-house by the EEDC ICT team.
The Chief Information Officer, Engr. Idika Okechukwu, who was also present at the event, explained that the EMR application enables seamless management of patient records, appointment scheduling, and real-time health monitoring, while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and ease of access to medical services.
He added that staff can access the facility using their staff numbers, while assuring that strict data privacy measures have been implemented to safeguard employees’ medical records and health history.
Also speaking, the Chief Finance Officer, Mr Pauli Isiguzo, reiterated EEDC’s commitment to investing in initiatives that enhance staff welfare, noting that a healthy workforce is critical to delivering reliable and efficient service to customers.
Other management staff of EEDC present at the event included the Head of Audit, Mr. Bode Aro; Head of Supply Chain Management, Mrs. Nnenna Aguji; Group Head, Human Resources, Ms. Nkiru Chukwuma; and Group Head, Health, Safety & Environment, Dr. Francis Iwu.
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Also in attendance were management staff of MEDL, including the Head of Customer Service, Mrs. Ijeoma Ogudebe, and the Head of Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh.
Some staff members who spoke at the event expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing it as timely and reassuring. They noted that access to immediate healthcare within the workplace enhances their sense of security and improves their ability to focus on their duties.
With this development, EEDC continues to demonstrate its commitment to fostering a healthy, safe, and productive workforce; while setting a benchmark for employee-focused initiatives within the power sector
