By Barth Ozah
An illustrious son of Ndokwa nation and Chairman, Midast Ltd., Pastor Chuks Agidigbo has advanced the reason why he donated an Ultra-modern Six Bed Intensive Care Unit to Central Hospital, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Fully fitted with cutting-edge ICU beds, adult ventilators, central oxygen system, and patient monitors, estimated to have cost about a 100 million naira, according to the donor, he was inspired to contribute his quota in strengthening the health infrastructure in Delta State, following the avoidable loss of lives during COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking during the inauguration of the facility, Pastor Agidigbo said he donated the facility through his, Chuks Agidigbo Leadership Foundation to avoid a repeat of Covid-19 experiences in his local government area.
“I undertook the life-saving project as part of my contributions to saving people in need of some critical medical support for survival when life threatening health challenges befalls them.” He stated.
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who commissioned the facility pointed out that it was rare to see people spend their hard-earned money on the welfare of others.
Represented by his Senior Policy Adviser, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, the governor governor said; “I am particularly happy to be associated with this humanitarian gesture from the Chuks Agidigbo Leadership Foundation here at the Central Hospital, Kwale.
“This six-bed Intensive Care Unit is a major contribution to the healthcare content of the M.O.R.E Agenda of my administration and I sincerely commend the Chuks Agidigbo Leadership Foundation for donating this facility, which will go a long way in alleviating the needs of patients who require intensive care in this hospital.
“I am particularly appreciative of the fact that you did not just erect the building, you equipped it with modern ICU requirements – ventilators, oxygen piping and equipment, patient monitors, patient bed head units, oxygen concentrators, among others; this is a clear demonstration of a whole-hearted selfless donation and sacrifice for the common good.”
Continuing; “Provision of infrastructure and sustainable development in general, cannot be left to government alone; we therefore, beckon on organisations, individuals and corporate bodies to emulate this good and selfless gesture in providing necessary facilities to help our people; what this organisation has done will surely remain in the hearts and minds of the people who are beneficiaries of the project.
“With this laudable intervention from private sector, the goal of addressing the medical needs of our people in every part of the state will be easier to attain. Other philanthropic organisations, public spirited individuals and development partners should assist the state government not only in the provision of healthcare needs but in all spheres of sustainable development.” Oborevwori stated.