The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Orogbum Community, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The move is to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services across the Niger Delta region.
The Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the intervention aligns with the Commission’s mandate to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to quality medical services across the Niger Delta region.
Represented by the NDDC Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, Ogbuku noted that the Commission remained committed to supporting initiatives that would improve health outcomes and ensure that healthcare institutions are adequately equipped to meet the needs of the people.
According to him, the donation was designed to strengthen the capacity of the health centre to deliver efficient and effective medical services and explained that the provision of modern medical equipment formed part of the Commission’s broader strategy to support healthcare institutions.
“The NDDC remains committed to promoting quality healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that communities in the Niger Delta have access to essential medical services. This intervention reflects our dedication to improving the lives and well-being of our people,” Ogbuku stated.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the health centre, the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr Chituru Adele expressed appreciation to the NDDC for what he described as a ‘timely and impactful intervention.’
He said the donation would significantly enhance the facility’s capacity to provide quality healthcare services to residents of the community and surrounding areas.
“I thank the NDDC for providing this medical equipment and supporting the Primary Health Centre for the benefit of the people of the Niger Delta,” Adele said.
Also speaking, the Director of Medical Services at the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr Tonye Lawson-Jack, described the donated items as essential diagnostic tools capable of improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
He urged the management of the health centre to ensure proper maintenance and utilisation of the equipment to maximise its benefits.
Lawson-Jack further encouraged the NDDC to continue monitoring the impact of its interventions across the region, noting that consistent evaluation would help ensure sustainability and effectiveness.
“If you invest in a project, you should be interested in seeing that the investment grows. When we are doing well, tell others; when we are not doing well, let us know so we can improve,” he said.
The Head of the Primary Health Care Centre, Dr Nwabueze Blessing, also lauded the Commission for the gesture, saying “the equipment would greatly improve service delivery, enhance the working conditions of healthcare personnel and provide better care for patients.”
Also, the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Mr Bright Ogbonda, commended the NDDC Managing Director for what he described as transformational leadership and sustained commitment to community development across the Niger Delta.
Among the medical items donated were glucometers, examination couches, surgical instruments and other diagnostic equipment expected to enhance the centre’s operational efficiency and improve healthcare services for residents.
The donation underscores the NDDC’s continued efforts to strengthen healthcare systems in the Niger Delta and ensure that communities have access to modern medical facilities and quality healthcare services.
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