Rivers
Administrator Seeks Private Partnership In Waste Management
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State Environmental Sanitation Authority (RSESA), Mr Ade Adeogun has urged indigenes of the state to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities as the RSESA revolutionises sanitation and waste management operations in the state.
The Sole Administrator who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen in Port Harcourt, Tuesday, said the authority has been able to create a new image as a clean and organised corporate entity stating that it is in line with the new philosophy of the RSESA to do business in a more humane and responsible manner.
He said waste management is a growing industry that could create jobs and empower on lot of people noting that when given the right leverage, Rivers people can sincerely co-operate to achieve better results.”
Adeogun noted that several opportunities exist in the area of medical waste management, recycling and compositing of wastes as well as in leasing of equipment, and disclosed that the Authority was prepared to grant Franchise for people to deal in waste generation.
He also stated that while there is an increase in waste generation and management, and consequent increase in the number of compactors in the state, there is no standard mechanic workshop to handle servicing and repairs, adding that at the average cost of N20,000 to service a compactor, there is a N500m turnover business opportunity waiting to be harnessed.
The sole administrator said the authority is committed to add value to the lives of the citizens through a clean environment stating that they still face the challenge “of poor waste handling culture by Rivers residents who indulge in littering, indiscriminate dumping of waste and piping of sewage into drainage.”
He urged the people to join in the new mission of the authority to create a clean Rivers State by “properly bagging their wastes and dropping at approved receptacles only and also avoid dumping refuse into drains to avoid flooding that may claim lives and property.”
Adeogun emphasised that the job of keeping the environment clean was not for government alone, and sought “the co-operation of the press to enlighten the public on how to bag their wastes and segregate them for easy evacuation by refuse collectors to the dumpsites.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, has praised the State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara, for his commitment to community healthcare delivery in the state.
Dr. Oreh said this shortly after receiving an award of Excellence on behalf of the Governor from the Rivers State Hospital Management Board at a thanksgiving service, sendforth and award ceremony in Port Harcourt.
The Health Commissioner said the Governor is not only committed to transforming the health sector, but fiercely protecting the interest of Rivers State people.
She said it was against this background that the Governor is working hard to ensure quality healthcare for all rural communities in the state.
According to the Commissioner, “it is this protectiveness that makes him to standup for the people of Rivers State.
“It is this protectiveness and acknowledgement that health is first wealth, that makes him to give necessary attention to the health sector.”
Dr. Oreh also praised past and present Chief Medical Directors of the Board for their efforts in keeping Secondary health care institutions in the state afloat despite various challenges.
The Commissioner also commended the current Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Bright Ogbonda, for his competence and dedication to service, adding that she was particularly delighted that the current CMD has adopted an innovative approach to accomplish so much in the Board.
She promised to continuously stand as an advocate for the Board and push for improvement in the conditions of health care workers across the state.
Earlier the Chief Medical Director of the Board, Dr. Ogbonda, commended the State Governor for reforming the secondary health sector, stressing that within the last two years, the Governor has carried out massive reconstruction of General Hospitals across the state and constructed of the Neuro psychiatric hospital at Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt.
He also commended the Governor for employing over 2,000 health workers and ensuring prompt payment of salaries and allowances of newly employed health workers in the state.
Ogbonda said the gesture by the Governor has made the Board the envy of other boards and parastatals in the state.
He also attributed the success recorded so far by the Board to the effort of past CMDs, Directors and staff who laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of the Board.
The occasion featured the presentation of awards of Excellence to the Governor, the Commissioner for Health, and all former CMDs of the Board.
Other awards include, award for best performing hospitals in the state in which General Hospital, Ogu, emerged first, seconded by both civil servants clinic and Zonal Hospital, Bori, while third place went to General Hospital, Eleme.
For the best performing Medical Directors, the first position went to the Doctor incharge of Okrika General Hospital, while first and second runners up went to Dr. Mina Ikuru of Civil Servants Clinic and Dr. Okere of Eleme General Hospital.
The occasion also featured the unveiling of the third edition of Health Spring Magazine by the Board.
John Bibor
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