Okpebholo Takes Healthcare To Grassroots, Breaks Ground For Iguobazuwa Hospital

BENIN – Edo Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has commenced the construction of a proposed ul­tra-modern General Hospital in Ig­uobazuwa, headquarters of Ovia South-West Local Government Area, to improve access to quality healthcare in the state.

The project, designed to pro­vide modern secondary health­care services, is expected to serve residents of Ovia Federal Constit­uency and neighbouring commu­nities.

The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, performed the groundbreaking ceremony on behalf of the governor.

According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor de­scribed the project as a strategic investment in the health and well­being of the people.

He asserted that it would bring quality medical services closer to residents and reduce the need to travel long distances for treatment.

He said the proposed two-sto­rey hospital, located in the heart of Iguobazuwa, would improve access to medical care, particular­ly during emergencies.

According to him, the facility is designed to meet the secondary healthcare needs of the constitu­ency and serve as a referral centre for surrounding communities.

“The hospital would be equipped with essential facilities, including a pharmacy, mortuary, and staff quarters, to support ef­fective and round-the-clock health­care delivery.”

He expressed appreciation to Okpebholo for the initiative, describing it as evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life of Edo residents.

Idahosa said the benefits of the project would extend beyond the present generation, adding that future generations would also benefit from the investment.

The Chairman of Ovia South- West Local Government Area, Hon. Anthony Osarobo, com­mended the governor for initiat­ing the project, describing it as a timely intervention to address healthcare challenges in the area.

Also speaking, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Riverine Communities, Hon. Robert Oku­bo; member representing Ovia South-West Constituency in the Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Sunday Aghedo; and Commis­sioner for Oil and Gas Resources, Prof. Ikponmwonsa Omorodion, lauded the initiative.

They described the hospital as an important investment that would improve healthcare deliv­ery, particularly in indigenous and riverine communities.

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