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Fubara Applauds Banigo On Healthcare Programme
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has commended the Senator Representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo for her tireless legislative work and passion in improving healthcare delivery.
Governor Fubara stated this during the inauguration of the Kingdom Mandate Initiative’s Health Insurance programme which is part of the Senator’s Constituency Project aimed at bringing quality healthcare to the People of Rivers West Senatorial District in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority at the information centre in Ahoada, last Monday.
Represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Governor Fubara said “Our State has already inaugurated our State’s Health Insurance Scheme which currently covers 70 per cent of our Local Government Areas”.
According to the State Chief Executive, the Government recognises the fact that a healthy population is the foundation of a prosperous society, noting that by investing in the health of the Rivers people, we are investing in the future of the State, which will not only improve individual lives but also strengthen our communities and boost our local economies.
Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to Senator Banigo that her efforts are transforming lives and complementing the state government’s initiatives in reducing out of pocket expenses on health, while insisting that the flag-off ceremony symbolises the power of synergy between the Federal and State Government.
Earlier, the Senator Representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, commended the Governor for the numerous giant strides recorded in the health sector of the State within a short time, especially for setting up the Rivers State Contributory Health scheme, construction of the new Psychiatric Hospital as well as Zonal Hospitals.
She said the programme aims at ensuring that our people have access to healthcare without first paying for, adding that it cuts across the eight Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District.
In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chidinma Adaeze Oreh, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Prof. Kinikanwo Green, lauded Senator Banigo for bringing healthcare delivery closer to her Senatorial District, stressing that the initiative would go a long way in improving the health indices of the State.
In his keynote address, the Director General, National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, who described Senator Banigo as extremely collaborative, visionary and someone who cares about the well-being of her people and the nation, identified ill health, extreme poverty and lack of education, as the three major things that deprive people of their dignity, stressing that a lot of people are dying because they cannot afford quality healthcare.
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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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