Delta Assembly Health Committee Reaffirms Commitment to Boosting Healthcare Standards
ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Health has reiterated its dedication to ensuring effective budgetary implementation aimed at improving the state’s healthcare sector.
Chairman of the committee, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, made this known during an oversight visit to three government-owned hospitals in the state. He emphasized that the committee’s role is aligned with the government’s mission to enhance health services and maintain high standards in Delta State.
The hospitals visited included Central Hospital, Agbor (Ika South), General Hospital, Ogwashi-Uku (Aniocha South), and General Hospital, Okwe (Oshimili South). Hon. Onwo, accompanied by the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Emeka Osamuta, and committee members Hon. Festus Okoh, Perkins Umukoro, Festus Utuama, and Bernard Odior, assured that the House will continue to collaborate with the Executive to ensure steady progress in the health sector.
Representing Isoko South 2 Constituency and a former Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Onwo emphasized that quality healthcare services are a key component of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda. He explained that the oversight visits were part of the legislature’s responsibility to monitor the implementation of government policies and programs.
The committee’s visits allowed members to identify areas in need of legislative intervention, particularly ahead of the next budget defense season. Hon. Onwo noted that the committee is committed to ensuring that resources are properly allocated to address critical issues, including staffing and remuneration.
Addressing the pressing challenge of healthcare professionals leaving the country for better opportunities abroad, Hon. Onwo assured that the state government is working diligently to fill these gaps and continue providing quality healthcare services to the people.
During the visit, Hon. Onwo commended the staff at General Hospitals, Ogwashi-Uku, and Okwe for their dedication, but urged doctors and nurses at Central Hospital, Agbor to improve their services, especially in providing timely medical attention to patients, particularly during emergencies.
“Prompt response to patients’ needs will undoubtedly restore hope to those in critical conditions,” Onwo stated.
The lawmakers, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Hospital Management Board, Dr. Paul Okubor, and other health officials, inspected key facilities at the hospitals, including laboratories, accident and emergency wards, and male and female wards.
