By Shulamite Owhoekevbo
The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has officially taken over the donation of neonatal healthcare equipment from the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) at a brief ceremony in Asaba.
Dr. Oseji commended OPTS for the donation, describing it as a remarkable demonstration of corporate social responsibility. She expressed appreciation to the five oil companies under the OPTS umbrella for their commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Delta State.
The Head of Service disclosed that OPTS would be recognised as the first organisation to be listed in the database of philanthropists for development currently being compiled by the Office of the Head of Service in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian and Community Support Services and Girl Child Development.
She assured stakeholders that the equipment would be promptly handed over to the three designated beneficiary primary healthcare centres across the state, namely:
Comprehensive Health Centre, Idumuje-Unor, Aniocha North Local Government Area (Delta North Senatorial District); Warri South LGA Health Centre, Warri South Local Government Area (Delta South Senatorial District); Gana Primary Health Centre, Sapele Local Government Area (Delta Central Senatorial District).
The donated equipment is intended to support the implementation of a neonatal healthcare improvement initiative conceived by the late neonatology icon, Prof. (Mrs.) Angela Okolo. The project is being implemented by the Federal Medical Centre in collaboration with the Hospitals Management Board, Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, and the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria.
Dr. Oseji called on other corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to emulate OPTS by supporting healthcare interventions in Delta State.
Speaking on behalf of OPTS, Mr. Gwueke Ajaifia, Dr. Jide Obosi, and Ms. Lola Adelore commended the Delta State Government for its continued partnership and dedication to improving healthcare delivery, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.