You buttressed my support for financial autonomy for LGCs, Governor Oborevwori declares as he commissions Warri South Cottage Hospital

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says the ultra-modern 30 bed cottage hospital built in the heart of Warri, by the Dr. Michael Tidi Administration of Warri South Local Government, is a good testament to why local government administration is needed and buttresses his support for financial autonomy for local government councils.

The Governor, who made the assertion Wednesday February 21, shortly before commissioning the healthcare edifice at the former playground in Upper Erejuwa Road, Warri, said the project pleased him, because it will advance health care at the grassroots, which is cardinal programme of his administration.

Governor Oborevwori, stated that Warri South Local Government Council, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Tidi, has performed very well, saying he expects the progress to be sustained by the next administration of the council.

Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, had in his opening address, noted that his administration made tremendous progress in the primary health care sector.

Photo-Grid of sections of the interior and exterior of Warri South Council Cottage Hospital

According to Dr. Tidi, from available statistics, Warri South Local Government Council under his leadership, was able to consistently and effectively carry out Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) such as National Immunization Plus Days, Integrated Measles Campaigns (MC) and Yellow Fever Campaigns Outbreak Response, adding, “since 2020 till date, the coverage has improved tremendously.”

Dr. Michael Tidi, delivering his opening speech, while others listen 

Whilst noting that the recommendations from the two Warri Economic Summits organized by his administration, gave birth to some of the mind boggling people-oriented projects being witnessed in Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Tidi, outlined the achievements of his administration, to include: “Complete renovation and painting of the main secretariat (Warri South Council Main Secretariat) building which included the Local Education Authority Building, Rehabilitation and renovation of Water scheme at Ode-Itsekiri, Ugbuwangue, Orere-Uluba, Omadino/Obodo, Usele, Orugbo, Ajamimogha, GRA and Esisi, Construction and sinking of borehole water scheme in the twenty (20) DSIEC wards of the LGA, Renovation of Ugbuwangue Modern Market hitherto built by DESOPADEC, Construction of 120 open market stalls at Ugbuwangue Modern Market, Purchase of two (2) refuse compact trucks, Renovation and furnishing of the legislative complex, Construction of perimeter fence at Ekurede Urhobo Primary Health Care, Purchase and distribution of six (6) fishing fiber boats and 15 HiP Yamaha Boat Center, Purchase of Computers and generator engine to cooperative societies, Rehabilitation of some very bad spots on our roads in Warri South Local Government Area, Purchase of Toyota Sienna 2011 Model for NULGE, Warri South Local Government Chapter, Perimeter fencing and renovation of Omadino Primary health care, painting kerbs, reactivation of some boreholes and opening of layout at Omadino, Rehabilitation of leaking roof/replacement of bad Aluminum roofing sheets plumbing works, electrical works and amendment/proper reconstruction of some sock away pits amendment to the cracked walls and floors in most of the Primary Health Care Centre, Re-construction of Warri South Local Government Lodge, Construction / donation of 200 polished desk and chairs to Ubeji Primary School, Construction and donation of 100 polished desk and chairs to Edjeba Primary School.

•         Installation of solar street light at Okere-Urhobo Phase 2.

•         Installation of solar street light at Bowen ward.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Igbudu.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Ukpokiti.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Okere.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at McDermott.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Okpeki/Olodi.

·         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Pessu Road.

•         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Esisi Ward.

•         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Warri GRA.

•         Construction / sinking of borehole (Water Scheme) at Mesharun Street.

•         Renovation of Ajamimogha Town Hall.

•         Construction of two (2) public toilets at Ode-Itsekiri.

•         Construction of two (2) public toilets at Ugbuwangue.

•         Construction of two (2) public toilets at Orugbo.

•         Provision of 24 sets of classroom tables and chairs including painting / refurbishing of the classroom at Ogiame Primary School, Ekurede Itsekiri. at Ugbori/Ekurede Ward.

•         Construction and donation of one (1) wooden boat with capacity of 100 persons to Ode-Itsekiti and adjoining communities.

•         Procurement of Mercedes Benz 1513 tipper.

•         Renovation of Agbarha Magistrate Court, including building of offices, toilet facilities, perimeter fencing, sand filling of the premises and installation of ceiling fans.

•         Economic empowerment programme for 250 small scale business enterprises.

•         Completion and furnishing of Omadino Primary Health Center / perimeter fencing of the facility.

•         Total re-roofing of Urban Primary Health Center.

•         Rebuilding of collapsed fence at Eboh Primary Health Center.

•         Supplies of hospital equipment: Beds (10), BP Apparatus (10), Stethoscope (5), Examination Couch (5), Delivery Beds (5), Fetal Dopplers (15), Infrared Thermometer (10), Infant weighing scale (5), Body cots (5), instruments - Artery forceps of various sizes and shapes.

•         Supports for various programmes both national state and local e.g. National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDS), Integrated Measles Campaigns (IMC) Malaria Programmes e.g. Distribution of insecticides treated nets (ITNS) Family Planning, Nutrition, TB Disease surveillance, etc.

•         Support payments of non-technical voluntary staff in Health facilities and the

•         Construction/furnishing of the New Warri South Local Government Council lodge.”

Dr. Tidi, added: “In the area of environment, my administration has not relented, as we have on a daily basis, ensured constant de-weeding, cleaning of the drainages and regular evacuation of waste to the dump site. Our modest efforts were recognized by the immediate and previous past State Commissioners of Environment, who had declared Warri South as the cleanest LGA in Delta State.

A Cross Section of Itsekiri & Urhobo traditional dancers, entertaining during the commissioning

“I want to use this opportunity to on behalf of our people sincerely thank your Excellency for the construction of the flyover and the connecting roads in Warri that are already ongoing, the street lights and many more projects, that time would not permit me to mention here sir, the impact of your MORE Agenda are laudable.

“The beauty these projects are already bringing to Warri, is further changing the narratives of Warri for good.

“The Cottage Hospital you are about to commission was built for the purpose of efficient health care service delivery to our people. To put the facility to its optimum use, therefore, I appeal that you use your good offices to assist us with qualified medical personnel that could help put the facility to its maximum use, in order to achieve the desired purpose of bringing quality health care services closer to our people.”

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmauel Uduaghan, in his remarks, commended Dr. Tidi for the project, saying he is delighted that the Erejuwa Playground has become health facility.

Dr. Michael Tidi (left) conducting Governor Oborevwori round the newly commissioned cottage hospital, while The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo kingdom & other dignitaries observe 

The Cottage Hospital, comprises Admin room, Card room, Nurse station, Male and female Wards, Private Ward, Pediatric Ward (for children) Chief Matron room, Labour Ward, Milking Station (for breastfeeding mothers) Recovery rooms, Main theatre, Scan rooms, Scrub and storage room (for staff) Theatre room, Treatment room, Lab, Chief Medical Consultancy and Conveniences.

Dr. Michael Tidi (middle) with his Vice, Chief (Mrs.) Divine Ann Iniovosa in-company of some staff of PHC department of Warri South Local Government Council

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM Morris Ogheneochuko Eyekpimi, the Regent of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, the Vice Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Chief (Mrs.) Divine Ann Iniovosa, the member representing Warri South Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, Dr. Augustine Uroye, representative of the member representing Warri South constituency II in Delta State House of Assembly, former three-time Chairman of Warri South Local Government and Warri South PDP Leader, Chief Joseph Otumara, Chief Israel Abido, Chief (Dr.) Roland Oritsejafor, Hon. Omimi Esquire, Hon. Kenneth Efejuku as well as Warri South PDP Chairman, Mr. Johnson Agbeyegbe, were among other prominent personalities that attended the colourful ceremony.

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