Compassion turned into living testimony on Tuesday when philanthropist and political leader, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, popularly known as Mazi Gburugburu, fulfilled a promise that electrified the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (FUTHO). His visit to Ward 11, the Female Surgical Ward, left patients and staff in tears of joy as he gifted a car and donated millions in relief.
Amadi stunned the ward when he handed the keys of a Toyota Sienna to Mrs. Amanze Regina Adaku, a patient recovering from a motorcycle accident. Weeks earlier, he had cleared her medical bills and pledged to return with a vehicle to aid her recovery. On Tuesday, he kept his word, sparking jubilant songs, ululations, and prayers that echoed across the hospital.
The atmosphere quickly turned into celebration when Amadi went further, ordering that ₦3 million be shared among all patients in the ward. Many of the women had been stranded for weeks, unable to pay their medical bills. As envelopes of cash reached trembling hands, the ward erupted in chants of gratitude, with patients describing the moment as nothing short of divine intervention.
Hospital staff described the experience as “unprecedented.” One elderly patient remarked through tears: “This is not philanthropy. This is prophecy.” Nurses joined patients in clapping and singing as the relief swept across the ward, transforming despair into joy.
Since his first unscheduled visit to FUTHO earlier this month, Amadi has quietly spent millions intervening in the lives of patients — from paying for surgeries to settling hospital debts and providing stipends for families. Conservative estimates suggest he has already spent close to ₦45 million on medical interventions at the hospital alone.
Observers say Amadi’s generosity is not only about money but about a new style of leadership that puts compassion at the center of public service. By showing up in person, listening, and responding with tangible action, he is winning hearts in Imo State and setting a standard many believe politicians should emulate.
As he departed the hospital to chants of “Our son, our helper, our leader,” the message was clear: Amadi’s covenant with the people is resonating far beyond hospital walls. For Ward 11, the day will remain unforgettable — proof that leadership rooted in empathy can turn promises into miracles and transform suffering into hope.
