Consultant to the Delta State Government on Health matters, and former Member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Dr) Alphonsus Chukwutem Ojo, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s efforts in improving healthcare delivery in the state.
Hon Ojo, in his goodwill message to the governor on the second anniversary in office, acknowledged the administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure, access, and quality in Delta State.
The former Lawmaker, who was the Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Health during the time of Governor Oborevwori as Speaker of the Delta State Assembly, said the administration goals in the health sector are ultimately improving citizens’ well-being.
Hon Ojo congratulated Rt Hon Oborevwor on 2nd anniversary, assuring that as the Consultant on Health, he would continue to encourage the government to building on the enviable reforms achieved in the sector by the administration in just two years.
He noted that the Governor has done so well in the health sector, maintaining that the reforms have great potentials in strengthening primary healthcare, enhancing emergency medical services, expanding healthcare access to rural areas and improving healthcare worker training, amongst others.
Commenting on the administration’s drive for meaningful progress across other sectors in the last two years, the former Lawmaker paid glowing tribute to Rt Hon Oborevwori for his focused, committed and effective leadership, describing him as uncommon transformer.
He said “Your Excellency, Sir, on behalf of my immediate family and political associates, I humbly wish to congratulate you on your second anniversary. The monumental harvest of projects, poverty alleviation, and empowerment programmes marking the anniversary are worthy of note.
“Sir, the numerous well-deserved awards including ‘Governor of the Year for Good Governance’ by Vanguard Newspaper are testaments of your superb performance within this short period of time.
“Your visionary leadership, political sagacity, pragmatism and the prudence with which you are piloting the affairs of the complex Delta State, exemplified by the concurrent attendance to the humongous inherited debts, wealth creation, human capital and infrastructural development without borrowing is worthy of commendation”.
Continuing, Ojo stated “Attention to security is not left out. Your crisis management and bridge building capacities are unparalleled. Surprisingly, you are not perturbed by the activities of the numerous ‘determined’ detractors and uninformed critics.
“Also worthy of mention is your giant developmental stride characterised by the continuation and completion of inherited projects and initiation of new mega projects without compromising quality. The use of notable construction companies like Julius Berger is a master piece. No more abandoned projects syndrome. Your zero tolerance to substandard jobs and physically going to construction sites to inspect jobs is commendable.
“The completion of the Asaba-Ughelli Road with all the complex spots is miraculous. We are also witnessing the construction of multiple standard flyovers at the same time in Delta State for the first time. Ukodo, you are an uncommon transformer. Your prominent attention to the health sector in the MORE AGENDA is ENSURING A MORE HEALTHY DELTA. May Almighty God continue to guide and protect you and your family.
“Once again, congratulations on the second anniversary celebration”, Hon Ojo added.