NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre

The Niger Delta Development Commission has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Orogbum Community, Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The donation is part of the commission’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality healthcare in the Niger Delta region.

Speaking during the handover at the health centre, NDDC Managing Director Dr Samuel Ogbuku said the intervention aligns with the commission’s mandate to enhance healthcare delivery.

Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, said access to functional healthcare facilities remains critical to sustainable development.

“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,” he said.

Receiving the equipment on behalf of the facility, the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr Chituru Adele, described the donation as a significant boost to the centre’s capacity.

“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.

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 that would improve healthcare delivery.

He urged proper maintenance and utilisation of the equipment, stating, “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”.

The Head of the Primary Health Centre, Dr Nwabueze Blessing, expressed gratitude to the NDDC, stating that the donation would enhance healthcare services for both workers and patients.

Chairman of the Community Development Committee, Mr Bright Ogbonda, also commended the NDDC managing director for his transformational leadership in the region.

Some of the items donated included glucometers, examination couches, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment.