By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
The member representing Aniocha North Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi, has promised to fast track the upgrade of facilities and deployment of more personnel to the primary health centre in Idumuogo so as to make healthcare delivery accessible to residents in the locality.
He made this promise when he visited the community to flag off a two-day free medical outreach organised for the people by OMIWA Foundation in conjunction with Anioma Medical Professionals Forum.
Nwaobi, who was commended for his quality leadership and adequate representation in the House, was appealed to by the community to help in ensuring that their only health centre functioned optimally.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional ruler of Idumuogo, HRM Obi Samuel Otiegede 11, the Ozoma of Idumuogo stated the need for the state government to deploy health personnel, including a visiting doctor and a resident nurse to the community health centre, as well as upgrading facilities at the centre.
While appreciating the people of the area for placing emphasis on health issues, the lawmaker assured them of actualising their aspirations, adding, however, that the needed to channel their request first to the Commissioner for Health in the state, detailing their demands.
He said that a copy of the letter should be made available to his office to enable him take necessary actions, towards the realisation of their requests.
The lawmaker thanked Obi Otiegede and the people for showing interest in the free medical exercise, praying that those who were sick would have their health improved at the end of their treatments.
Declaring the exercise open, Hon. Nwaobi commended the Anioma Medical Professionals Forum for their sustained voluntary medical contributions towards the health needs of the people of Anioma and beyond.
He also thanked the OMIWA Foundation for initiating the idea of medical charity to Idumuogo people, maintaining that the initiative was the best form of humanitarian service.
Speaking to newsmen, the Founder and President of Anioma Medical Professionals Forum, Dr. Alexander Awunor, appreciated Hon. Nwaobi for always being there for the group.
He equally appreciated the OMIWA Foundation for finding AMPF worthy for partnership and also, in a special way, appreciated the Consultant Paediatrician, Dr. Etumudor Stella.
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