Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Tuesday assured of Sen. Monday Okpebholo led administration collaboration with critical stakeholders to boost health care in the state.
According to a press statement signed by the his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor gave this assurance during an on the spot assessment of the General hospital, Iguobazuwa in Ovia South West local government area of Edo.
Idahosa who noted that the revitalisation of the state’s health care sector is part of the SHINE agenda of the governor, expressed satisfaction with the level of work at the hospital.
While reiterating the commitment of Okpebholo led government to improving the livelihoods of the people, Idahosa mandated immediate restoration of water supply to the general hospital.
He disclosed, “We came today on oversight, to see the current situation of the hospital, and, it is clear the hospital needs some transformation.
“This is the major hospital that services the entire region. The traffic is quite high. So, we were asked to come here today to inspect the hospital today by His Excellency, the Executive Governor.
“It is his mandate and in line with his campaign promises to ensure that all the thirty four hospitals across Edo State meet the highest standard.
“Based on that, we are here, and the assessment is good, and, we will do the needful to ensure that what is needed is put in place.”
Earlier at a stopover at the resident of the Odionwere of Iguobazuwa, Pa Edward Igbinovia, the deputy governor, has assured of the government readiness to transform the general hospital.
According to him, the hosoital will be provided with a perimeter fence, renovation of the doctors quarters and provision of solar powered lighting to boost efficiency.
The Ag. Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Moses commended the government on the promises to transform the hospital
