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Obio/Akpor Intensifies Campaigns For PDP Consolidation Team
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 17, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has asked its members to vote a presidential candidate that loves Rivers people.
Addressing party faithful at the ongoing Unit-to-Unit campaign, the Leader of PDP in Ward 17, Barrister Hanny Woko, enjoined the people of Mgbu-Ogodoni to support candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Governorship, Senatorial, House of Reps and State Assembly for them to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
He specifically urged them to vote Sir Siminialayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State to enable him consolidate on the achievements of Governor Nyesom Wike.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Ward-17 Campaign Council, Dr Edward Wasurum, urged the people of Units 13, 52, 54, and 48 to vote massively for the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming general election.
He implored them to vote for Sim Fubara for governor, Allwell Onyesoh for Senate, Hon O.K.Chinda for House of Representatives and Lady Emilia Lucky-Amadi for House of Assembly.
Further speaking, Chief Stanley WenendaWobo, on behalf of the Ogodoni community, appreciated the leaders for coming to identify with them, and also pleaded with them to remember the people of Ogodoni in terms of benefits in the ward.
He said, “I do not doubt that our candidates are good brand for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to market.
In his statement, Chief Wobo Owhor, appreciated Ward-17 Campaign Council for the unit-to-unit campaign, and also asked the ward leadership to go home and sleep with two eyes close that he will deliver all PDP candidates come 2023 general election.
Similarly, the Peoples Democratic Party Ward 16 witnessed large turnouts in the ongoing Unit-to-Unit Campaigns in Ozuoba Town.
Speaking at the rally, the Leader of PDP in Obio/Akpor Constituency II,Elder Lawrence Amadioha, thanked unit members for turning up in their numbers.
He further encouraged unit leaders and SA’s to the Governor on unit matters to do more in spreading the gospel of the PDP to the nooks and crannies of the ward.
Amadioha, who also doubles as the leader of PDP Ward 16, asked unit leaders and members to be truthful to themselves as a herculean task lies ahead.
In his remarks, Chairman, PDP Ward 16, Hon EmenikeWali, said Governor NyesomWike has done all he promised Ward 16 and Akpor at large, and urged unit members to vote massively for the PDP candidates in the state as a show of gratitude.
Also, the LGA Representative, Hon Christian Amadi, commended unit members for coming out en masse, and pleaded with them to protect their PVCs from being damaged or displaced before the elections.
The campaign team Chairman, Mr Chile Amadi, while addressing unit members, reminded them that this administration has seen Ozuoba indigenes occupy key positions in government.
He said it was only due diligence for unit members to vote for PDP, and pleaded with mothers to skip farming on Election Day or vote before going to the farm.
In her remarks, Obio/Akpor LGA Woman Leader, Mrs Gloria Wonodi, urged the women present to go back home and sensitise family, friends and well-wishers on the need to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Ward 16 Councillor, Hon Loveday Augustine, charged unit members to disregard humbug political parties characterised with lies and deceit, and seized the opportunity to offer free 15 NECO registration forms while urging them to support the PDP.
In his speech, Hon Ben Ikezam, admonished unit members to take campaigning seriously as it was time for serious electioneering business.
Ikezam spoke on the need for members of the Peoples Democratic Party to be aware of the party’s resolution not to support AlhAtikuAbubakar in the forthcoming general election.
The units visited were units 24, 70, 71, 72, 17, 58 and 59.
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has teamed up with a renowned hospital group in Port Harcourt, the Meridian Hospitals, which is in partnership with the Pilgrims Health Foundation, to carry out a one-day medical outreach last Tuesday.
The free treatment scheme took place at Oromenike Government Girls Secondary School in D-Line, Port Harcourt, with over 100 persons accessing free treatments, including free eye-glasses and booking for eye surgeries.
Other areas of treatment included general health consultations and treatment; blood pressure and sugar level testing; malaria testing and treatment; free prescriptions; preventive health talks focusing on hygiene, maternal health, and nutrition.
The scheme was conducted under the theme: ‘Bringing Healthcare to the Community.’
Newsmen who visited the venue of the scheme found that enthusiastic beneficiaries had thronged the area as early as 7a.m. After setting up, the medical team began attending to the patients.
Mr. Jerry Onwuso, a 63-year-old patient, who was first to see eye doctors and got eye glasses and drugs, told newsmen that he was pleased with the medical intervention.
He made it clear he did not pay any money to get all the treatments and glasses, and pleaded that the scheme be sustained.
Another patient, Loveth Sam, expressed satisfaction with the scheme and appealed to the sponsors to continue to increase the benefits.
Throwing some light on the scheme, Mr. China said he worked in Meridian Hospitals as a Lab. Scientist 19 years ago, but resigned because he could not bear to see patients struggling for life because they had no money to pay for treatment.
He said he came back to help extend free medical treatment to the less privileged.
Sources said China was always having issues with the hospital authorities when he would insist on critical patients being allowed to be treated first, with or without money.
Years later, China, who now goes by a brand name, the Mayor of Housing, returned to the Meridian Hospital headquarters to support free medical scheme.
He also went the next day to the headquarters of Meridian, after the one-day medical outreach, to give cash gifts and palliatives to workers he met when he worked there but had remained in service since he left.
He encouraged them to continue to give their all to humanity through the hospital. The Mayor of Housing called most of them by name and a cloud of emotions descended on them during the reunion.
Appreciating the gesture, the Founder and Chief Medical Director, Dr. Iyke Odo, said China had always manifested hard-work, ambition, and impulsive giving.
According to him, the then young bright boy was full of humanity, kindness, love, and made friends easily, adding that “not everybody that gives is a giver. The difference is that givers are given to give.”
Dr. Odo used the opportunity to call on governments to review Nigeria’s health insurance system and make it work in Nigeria to save lives.
He said it was sad watching critically sick persons abandoned because they did not have money for treatment.
He also condemned harsh tax and electricity tariffs whereby facilities like his now pay N12 million instead of N500,000 few years back.
He wondered why hospitals were being made to pay tariffs like oil companies, citing many other countries where medical facilities were placed on low rates and tariffs so they could charge moderate fees from patients.
The Renewed Hope Initiative in conjunction with the Rivers State Government has empowered 500 elderly citizens in Rivers State with financial support of N200,000 each.
The empowerment programme was part of activities to celebrate the third anniversary of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme RHIESS, a social investment policy initiated by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Speaking at the event which held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, recently, under the theme, ‘Finding Joy in Old Age,’ Senator Tinubu said the gesture which has become traditional since 2023 was a mark of gratitude in recognition of the invaluable contributions of the senior citizens to nation building.
The First Lady who was represented by the wife of the Rivers State Governor and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Lady Valerie Fubara, said the scheme was to “support two hundred and fifty (250) vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) totalling 9,500 selected beneficiaries across the nation.
She urged the beneficiaries to engage in activities that will make them find joy in old age.
“I encourage you to continue playing your part by staying healthy and active, nurture both your body and mind through regular exercise and meaningful engagement,” Senator Tinubu advised.
On her part, Lady Fubara said the State Government through the magnanimity of the governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has increased the beneficiaries of the programme from 250 to 500.
She restated the commitment of the State Government towards provision of social welfare and improving the standard of living of the elderly in the State.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr Vetty Agala, said the State Government has through the Health4allrivers Initiative, introduced free medical care for senior citizens in the State, in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative.
