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NLNG Gives BMSH N34m Heart Machine
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has donated hospital equipment worth over N34,034,000 ($221,000) to the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt.
The equipment which includes a 3-D Aloka Echocardiogram Ultrasound machine, a Quinton Q-Stress ECG Tread-mill machine and Life Window Cardiac monitors were handed over to the management of the hospital by the General Manager, External Relations of NLNG, Ms Siene Allwell-Brown at a ceremony in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Speaking at the occasion, Allwell-Brown noted that the provision of the equipment was necessitated by the need for quality medical facilities in the state raised during a visit on Governor Chibuike Amaechi in 2008 by the management of the company.
She emphasized that the concern for quality health care delivery which is the fundamental goal of the state government enabled the company to intensify effort to provide the facilities for the Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, which is serving as one specialist hospital of repute in the state.
Speaking earlier while receiving the equipment, the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Sampson Parker called for deliberate partnership of the multinationals operating in the state with the government in providing quality healthcare delivery to the people .
According to the Commissioner, NLNG activities has gone beyond mere corporate social responsibility having shown good faith with the Rivers State Ministry of Health in reasoning together to provide the needed facilities in the hospitals, stressing that the Bonny General Hospital has almost been taken over by the company via its support and up-grade programme to a very high standard.
He commended the company for taking another initiative to donate the heart diagnosis machines which would help reduce oversea trip for medical treatment, emphasizing that NLNG has remained the state’s dependable partner unlike other corporate organizations in the state. He said the company should be satisfied with the contributions made in the State’s health sector, on the strength that a gift to health is a gift to life and a gift to all, noting that the donation was a boost to the hospital which has already obtained post graduate accreditation from the West African College of Surgeons in O & G, radiology, anaesthesia and family medicine which is meant to increase skills and grow the hospital into an undergraduate medical training institution.
In his welcome address, the chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Bernard Aprioku expressed gratitude to the NLNG for the equipment which would enhance the activities of the hospital in providing the best of services especially in helping the hospital to gain full accreditation of the West African College of Medicine. He said this was important in the face of existing monthly statistics of 2,400 anti-natal cases, 6,413 out patient cases, 1153 admissions and 249 surgeries.
The event was witnessed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Anthony Nwaido, Chief Medical Director of the hospital Management Board, Dr. Rogers Weli, the Community Relations Manager of NLNG, Mr. Andy Odeh, Government Relations Manager of NLNG, Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke, amongst other heads of department of the Hospital.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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