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Renaissance Energy Inaugurates EMR System For Maternal, Child Health In Rivers
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and its Joint Venture partners (JV) have inaugurated a multi-million-naira, state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system at Obio Cottage Hospital in Port Harcourt.
The EMR system is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart, designed to assist healthcare providers in storing, managing, and accessing patient health information.
General Manager, Relations and Sustainable Development in Renaissance Energy, Mr Igo Weli, who did not disclose the cost of the project, inaugurated the facility in Port Harcourt.
Weli explained that the Obio Cottage Hospital, funded by Renaissance Energy JV, specialise in maternal, child, and primary healthcare services, and general medical care.
He said the decision to digitise the hospital’s operations formed part of a broader strategy to enhance healthcare delivery, patient care, and data management in Rivers.
“Obio Cottage Hospital has become a beacon of hope for thousands of families, providing affordable and accessible healthcare to residents.
“Over the years, there has been a growing demand for quality health services, increasing the urgency for innovation and efficiency in patient management”, he said.
Weli noted that healthcare delivery was rapidly evolving globally, necessitating the introduction of digital solutions to improve outcomes in Nigeria.
He remarked that for years, medical records had been manually documented, and presented significant challenges despite its merits,
The challenges, he noted, included difficulty in retrieving of patient history, the risk of misplaced records, delayed decision-making due to the absence of real-time data.
Others are included increased administrative burden on healthcare staff, and prolonged patient waiting times.
“With the implementation of the EMR system, we are boldly entering a new era of healthcare efficiency and patient-centred service delivery.
“This system will eliminate the traditional reliance on paper and folders, enable seamless documentation and retrieval of patient records, and significantly reduce waiting time.
“It will also enhance staff efficiency, reinforce data security and confidentiality, improve evidence-based decision-making, and create additional space, replacing bulky paper folders,” he added.
Weli reaffirmed the commitment of the Renaissance Energy JV to delivering efficient, timely, and high-quality healthcare services to the people of Rivers and Nigeria at large.
He noted that Obio Cottage hospital, established in 2010 under the Obio Community Health Insurance Scheme, had evolved into one of the most robust and enduring community-based health insurance models in Nigeria.
According to him, it has become both a national and international benchmark, demonstrating what is achievable when communities, government, and the private sector collaborate in pursuit of sustainable healthcare financing.
Also speaking, Dr. Vincent Nwachukwu, Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Health, reiterated the state government’s commitment to quality healthcare delivery.
He highlighted efforts being made to bridge existing gaps within the sector.
Nwachukwu commended Renaissance Energy JV for its sustained investments in healthcare and urged other corporate bodies to emulate the company’s contributions to public health in the state.
“Transitioning from paper-based to digital-based operations is no small feat and speaks volumes of Renaissance Energy’s deep commitment to the welfare of Nigerians,” he stated.
The Assistant Director, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Olatokunbo Various, described Obio Cottage Hospital as a ‘’lasting legacy that has made affordable healthcare accessible to thousands across Nigeria.’’
He noted that the NUPRC had adopted and recommended the hospital’s community-based insurance model as a standard for healthcare system management in the country.
Various expressed appreciation to Renaissance Energy for establishing a world-class healthcare facility at the heart of its host communities.
In his remark, the Paramount Ruler of Rumuobiokani Clan, Eze Ejims Wopara, expressed delight at the company’s sustained interventions in the Rumuobiokani community.
He noted that the hospital had played a vital role in sustaining and advancing the health and well-being of thousands of people across Nigeria through the provision of maternal and child healthcare.
By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso
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The Commissioner of Police (CP) Delta State Command, Mr. Yemi Oyeniyi, has urged traditional institutions to continue to support law enforcement in the country.
Oyeniyi gave the advice on Tuesday at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner, who was on a familiarisation tour of police formations across the state, including the Effurun area command, solicited continued partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence.
He commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development.
“I acknowledge the invaluable role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement in the country.
“I equally solicit continuous partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence among the people”, he said.
In his remarks, the Ovie of Uvwie, welcomed the Commissioner and his entourage to the domain.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the people to supporting the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.
The royal father urged his subjects to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by way of providing timely and credible information.
The Commissioner, thereafter, proceeded to perform the groundbreaking of the Effurun area command at the instance of the Insp.-Gen. of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.
The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, has approved the establishment of a University Leadership Assessment Centre as proposed by Professor Veronica Okogbaa of the Department of Educational Management.
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, said the centre will, among other things, identify and develop high potential skilled leaders and talents.
It will also evaluate participants through multi dimensional approach rather than rely on subjective perceptions, indulge in leadership trainings, and generate income from services with succession planning.
Similarly, Senate also approved the establishment of a centre for languages, digital Humanities and intercultural studies as proposed by the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.
The proposed centre, according to he statement, will have seven units namely language teaching unit, where French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Rivers State indigenous languages will be taught.
It will also have Translation and interpretation unit, indigenous languages documentation unit, Digital Humanities Laboratory, Artificial intelligence and language teaching unit, professional certification unit, as well as Research and Publication unit..
The statement quoted the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ken-Maduako, the centre will offer certificate in language proficiency for beginners, intermediate, advanced Diploma programme, translation and interpretation courses, Digital Humanities certification programme, Artificial intelligence and language technology workshops, online and Hybrid learning programmes, weekend and evening public classes, indigenous languages documentation training and Business and professional communication courses.
Professor Ken-Maduako firther said the center “will increase visibility of the University nationally and internationally, generate sustainable internally generated revenue, increase opportunities for grants and donor funded projects, enhance interdisciplinary research output, promote cultural preservation and community engagement, strengthen the University”s profile in innovation and digital transformation, attract research collaboration and international partnerships, and improve graduate employability and digital competence.”
In his speech, the Chairman of Senate and Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, encouraged sponsors of the centre to source for funds for the take off of the centre.
He explained that Directors will be appointed for the self-sponsored centres and reiterated that his administration will continue to support all proposals geared towards the growth of the University as long as they are consistent with the academic brief of the Ivory Tower.
Earlier, Professor Samuel Otamiri commended Professor Veronica Okogbaa for the proposed centre which, he said, is a remarkable development, amd described it as a robust programme that would attract the necessary patronage .
In another development, the Senate welcomed a suggestion by Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi that Valedictory Senate sessions be introduced and held for retired Professors.
Results from the Postgraduate School as presented by the Dean of the School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, was approved by Senate.
Senate also approved that presented by the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Professor Goddey Wilson, and that of the Graduate School of Business by Dr. Florence Ironawusi.
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The National President, Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers (FIER), Mr. Onyeka Innocent, has admonished school owners and parents alike to learn how to prepare their children/wards ahead time in order to beat challenges irrespective of the angle they may spring up from.
Innocent made this known at the Forum’s meeting held partly in honour of the Spelling B, 2025 winners, in Port Harcourt.
“Soldiers are not trained during war, rather, they are trained and kept in the Barracks, waiting for war”, he said.
He said students must be provided with the necessary educational tools capable of boosting their academic pursuit.
According to him, proprietors of schools must conform with the Government’s authorities and guidance if they are determined to succeed in the project.
Another solution to educational management, he said, is the availability of Education Committees in schools, saying that it will improve the quality of its learning process.
Though he did not rule out decay in the society, he said there are few that still hold fast to determination and sincerity.
The FIER leader said his association was one of the bodies with the zeal to right wrongs in the society, especially in the Education sector.
He noted that his group was also prepared to reduce the number of out-of-school children by ensuring that education was taken to all parts of the Country.
On registration of private schools as directed by the State Government, he said his members are in compliance and assured of a cordial relationship between the Government and his Association.
Meanwhile, the winners of the Competition were Master Fredrick Jeffrey of Daisy Dan School, who emerged first; Badubulachi Maryan of Fertile Vineyard Academy, 2nd; and Itode Samuel of Baridoo Sam Joel School, 3rd.
They winners where rewarded with cash prices of N100,000, N50,000 and N30, 000 respectively.
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