The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated a range of medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Orogbum Community, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services in the Niger Delta.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Managing Director of NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the intervention underscored the Commission’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and improving the well-being of residents across the region.
Represented by the Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, Ogbuku noted that access to functional healthcare facilities remains a critical component of sustainable development.
He said the donation was aimed at equipping the health centre with essential tools required to improve service delivery and meet the healthcare needs of the community.
“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.
The donated items included glucometers, examination couches, surgical instruments and other diagnostic equipment designed to enhance patient care and support healthcare workers in the facility.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, the Executive Secretary, Dr Chituru Adele, commended the Commission for what he described as a timely intervention.
According to him, the donation would significantly strengthen the capacity of the health centre to provide quality healthcare services to residents.
“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 critical diagnostic tools that would improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
He urged the management of the facility to ensure proper maintenance and effective utilisation of the equipment, while encouraging the Commission to continue monitoring the impact of its interventions across the region.
“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, expressed gratitude to the NDDC, noting that the intervention would enhance service delivery and improve the working conditions of healthcare personnel at the facility.
Similarly, Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Bright Ogbonda, praised the NDDC leadership for what he described as sustained efforts to improve the lives of people in the Niger Delta through impactful development initiatives.
The donation forms part of the Commission’s broader strategy to strengthen healthcare institutions and improve access to quality medical care in communities across the Niger Delta region.
