By Anne Azuka
At least, 500 vulnerable women of the Owhodokpokpor-Ogor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State were adopted and enrolled into the State Contributory Health Scheme to access free healthcare services in the State.
The enrollment initiative, sponsored by the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Kelly Emuoghenerue Oghenekevwe, guarantees the beneficiaries access to free healthcare for a period of one year.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, commended the sponsor for prioritizing the health of women in his community.
He described the gesture as a demonstration of deep compassion and commitment to public service and encouraged other well-meaning individuals to emulate Hon. Oghenekevwe’s initiative.
Dr. Akpoveta noted that the MORE Agenda of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is comprehensive and focused on improving the well-being of all Deltans.
He called on the people of Owhodokpokpor-Ogor to continue supporting the Oborevwori-led administration.
In his remarks, Hon. Kelly Oghenekevwe expressed appreciation to Governor Oborevwori for creating a platform that enables citizens to support vulnerable members of society.
He also commended the Director-General of the Commission for his dedication to the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative, which he said is significantly improving health indices across the state.
Hon. Oghenekevwe explained that the enrollment exercise was his personal contribution to the development of his community.
He said the decision to focus on women in this initial phase was due to their increased vulnerability and assured that subsequent sponsorship rounds would include male beneficiaries.
Community leaders, including political stalwart, Chief Anthony Okpugwarah praised the initiative as commendable and inspiring.
The beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to their sponsor and offered prayers for his continued success.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of health insurance cards to the enrollees and the conferment of the Health Insurance Ambassador Award on Hon. Oghenekevwe in recognition of his outstanding support for community health.
