...As Governor Oborevwori Inspects Infrastructure Projects in Warri, Effurun
By Sunday Apah
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, announced on Thursday the acquisition of eight dialysis machines and CT-scans for various hospitals within the state to enhance healthcare services for residents.
During his inspection of ongoing projects in Warri and Uvwie Local Government Areas, the Governor detailed that the Warri Central Hospital will receive three dialysis machines, Asaba Specialist Hospital will obtain three, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital in Oghara will be allocated two.
“The addition of these machines is set to improve medical services across our healthcare facilities,” Governor Oborevwori stated. “We expect the machines to arrive by the end of March.”
He also mentioned that CT-scans would be arriving at the same time, adding, “We are committed to expanding the operating theater at the facilities.
“Even though this visit was primarily for project inspections, I made it a point to learn about their needs, and we are addressing those concerns, including improving the internal roads of the hospitals.”
In response to allegations regarding hospital staff requesting payments from patients under five years old and pregnant women, Governor Oborevwori clarified that the hospital’s management had denied such claims.
He however encouraged anyone facing such issues to report them through the whistleblower line he personally oversees.
“I have spoken with the Chief Medical Director of Warri Central Hospital, and she has denied these allegations. This is the first time I am hearing of patients aged zero to five still incurring costs, as such services are supposed to be free,” he explained.
“Should such situations arise, please inform us through our whistleblower line, which I personally manage.”
The Governor also inspected flood control initiatives and ongoing flyover construction projects at Enerhen Junction, PTI Junction, and DSC Roundabout, noting that residents expressed satisfaction with the developments.
“These projects are already alleviating significant traffic issues, even before completion,” he remarked.
“You can see from the community’s reactions that people are pleased with the work being done. Street credibility means little if we do not deliver outcomes that benefit the people,” he asserted. “As we progress toward completion, I am confident that traffic congestion will become a thing of the past.”
Governor Oborevwori instructed contractors to expedite the completion of the second phase of the storm drainage project, currently at 75% completion, while the third phase stands at 35%.
He also assessed the reconstruction of the Orerokpe-Okuloho-Oviri-Okpe Road and stormwater drainage at Ugolo-Okpe Junction in Okpe Local Government Area.
