Ogedegbe Commissions Medical Equipment For Health Centres In Ethiope East

…Says Health Of Ethiope East People, His Top Priority

As part of his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services, the Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe JP, today, February 27, 2025, officially commissioned newly acquired medical equipment for Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the local government area.

This initiative followed his recent tour of several PHCs, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges facing the healthcare sector in Ethiope East.

Deeply moved by the poor conditions of the facilities and the concerns raised by healthcare workers, he pledged to take immediate action to equip the centers with modern medical tools, ensuring that residents receive quality and affordable healthcare services.

“As they say, health is wealth. Last week, I visited various health centers across Ethiope East LGA. What I saw and the complaints from the matrons and workers really touched me. I felt the pain of my people, and as someone elected to serve, I knew I had to act. That’s why I made a promise to improve our health facilities so that every Ethiope East resident can have access to proper medical care,” Hon. Ogedegbe stated.

Speaking at the commissioning, Okakuro Sunday Ejeromedoghene Onoriode, Director of Protocols to the Delta State Governor, who performed the official commissioning on behalf of the council, commended Hon. Ogedegbe’s leadership and dedication to the well-being of Ethiope East residents.

Other community leaders present also lauded the initiative, expressing confidence that the chairman’s administration would continue to surpass expectations in service delivery.

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Dr. Alfred Itobore Ofuegbe, the Executive Secretary of Ethiope East LGA Primary Health Centres, received the equipment on behalf of the healthcare facilities.

He described the event as historic, stating that it was the first of its kind in the local government’s history. He expressed deep appreciation to the chairman for prioritizing the healthcare sector and taking proactive steps to improve medical services.

The commissioning ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including  Okakuro Sunday Ejeromedoghene Onoriode, Delta State Director of Protocol, Chief Ighosotu Edewor, Ethiope East PDP Leader, Hon. Chief Akpodiogagaa Emeyese, Hon. Chief Midwest Iboyitietie, PDP Chairman, Ethiope East LGA and Hon. Lucky Emojeya.

others are Barr. Aburu, Hon. Abraham Odjighoro, Hon. Pat Ejoh, Vice Chairman, Ethiope East LGA, Hon. Francis Ojeh Ebojoh, Secretary to the Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emojeya, Leader, 8th Assembly, Ethiope East Legislative Arm and Mr. Omorodion, Head of Personnel Management.

This milestone reaffirms the Chairman’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of Ethiope East residents.

His proactive approach to governance continues to set a new standard for leadership at the grassroots level, ensuring that essential services reach the people who need them most.