The Chairman of Swiss Metro Group, Dr. Ezekiel Ifeyi Ibeh, has made a generous donation of N100 million to support the ongoing effort to build a community-driven hospital and nursing school in Ihiala, Anambra State.
Dr. Ibeh, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Metrotiles Roofing System, announced the donation during a high-profile fundraising event organized by the Ihiala Unity Forum. The event, which held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Oriental Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, aimed to raise N1.5 billion for the establishment of the healthcare and training facilities.
Beyond his financial contribution, Dr. Ibeh pledged that one of his subsidiaries, a foremost roofing and construction company, would undertake the full roofing of the hospital and nursing school buildings upon completion of the structural phase.
The business mogul described the gesture as part of his commitment to community development and human capital empowerment, emphasizing that wealth finds its true value only when it is used to uplift others. He explained that his motivation was driven by a sense of social responsibility and gratitude to God for divine grace and success.
According to him, giving back to society, especially in the area of health and education, remains one of the noblest ways to impact lives and foster sustainable development. He expressed optimism that the project, when completed, would provide affordable healthcare services to residents and create a platform for training young healthcare professionals within Ihiala and beyond.
In their separate remarks, organizers of the event lauded Dr. Ibeh and other contributors for their generosity, noting that the initiative was conceived to address the long-standing absence of a well-equipped healthcare facility and nursing training centre in the area. They observed that Ihiala had suffered years of developmental setbacks due to insecurity, but with peace now restored, the community was refocusing on rebuilding its economy and social infrastructure.
The fundraising ceremony was attended by an array of dignitaries, philanthropists, professionals, and community leaders who pledged their individual and collective support toward the realization of the noble dream.
Highlights of the event included the unveiling of the hospital and nursing school prototype, special goodwill messages, and generous pledges from well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies committed to the community’s growth.
Among the notable personalities in attendance were High Chief Darlington Nwabunike, President of De Imperial Philanthropic Family; Barr. Donald Amamgbo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Anambra South; and Chief Dr. Stanley Obodoagwu, alongside many illustrious sons and daughters of Ihiala both at home and in the diaspora.
The event was widely applauded as a renewed call to unity and service, rekindling the collective resolve of Ihiala indigenes to invest in projects that directly improve lives and secure a healthier, more educated future for the community.
Watch the donation video;
https://youtu.be/RDSKKPJrrX8?si=AGqFKN3kznNPHmrU
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