Rivers
RSG To Provide Affordable Health Through Insurance
Rivers State Government has declared its intention to provide adequate health coverage for citizens through an effective and efficient health insurance.
State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, gave the indication when she declared open a three-day workshop on Rivers State Contributory Health Protection programme, Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Dr. Oreh said the administration of Sir. Siminalayi Fubara is poised to ensure that all citizens of the state have access to health care through a health insurance scheme that will cover the rich and the poor.
Lauding the State Assembly for passage of the health insurance bill into law since 2020, the Commissioner stated that what Fubara’s administration wants to achieve is to drive the process through a public and private partnership.
She urged all stakeholders to support the process, saying that all necessary survey and data have been gathered to make the programme a success.
“The schedule will provide opportunities for those who can’t afford health through equity funding…And we don’t want to leave anyone behind”, she said.
Earlier, Acting Director of Health Insurance, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr. Vetty Agala, stated that over the years, the State has been putting the necessary facilities on ground for the smooth commencement of the scheme.
She stated that the past administration of Chief Nyesom Wike in the State laid foundation by building and upgrading health facilities both at the primary and secondary health care, as these will help in driving an effective health insurance.
Agala said what is needed now is synergy, collaboration and public sensitisation, adding that the workshop is geared towards schooling and mobilising stakeholders for the final implementation.
House Committee Chairman on Health, Hon. Adol Orubienimigha, expressed happiness that at last a dream conceived and passed by the legislator is coming to reality.
Orubienimigha commended the programme, and assured the readiness of the House to ensure that the Ministry gets adequate funding and other necessary support to make it one of the best in the country.
By: Kevin Nengia
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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