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GOV OKPEBHOLO COMES TO AID OF DETAINED FAMILY AT UBTH, SETTLES MEDICAL BILLS
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has settled the outstanding medical bills of a family detained at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) due to their inability to pay. The governor’s intervention has brought relief to the family, who were held at the hospital for over two weeks. Represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Precious Ogboru, and Executive Assistant, James Iorkusah, the governor visited the mother and her newborn at UBTH. Ogboru stated that the governor’s actions align with the SHINE transformational agenda of his administration. “The governor, upon learning about the case, immediately instructed us to ensure the medical bills were paid first thing this morning. This gesture reflects the compassionate leadership that defines Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration.” The governor’s intervention has also paved the way for a comprehensive health support initiative targeting indigent citizens across the state. Ogboru revealed that plans are underway to roll out this initiative, adding that some beneficiaries are already being attended to ahead of the formal launch. The affected family, led by Mr. Innocent Akpan, expressed deep appreciation to the governor for the timely intervention. “I am overwhelmed with joy. For the past two weeks, my wife and baby have been held here because we couldn’t afford the hospital fees,” Akpan said. “Today, thanks to the generosity of the governor, we are going home free. God bless him.” Dr. Joshua Uwaila, Head of Public Relations and Protocol at UBTH, commended the governor’s prompt action, describing it as a true demonstration of compassion and responsive leadership. The governor’s intervention has brought hope to many indigent residents facing similar challenges, highlighting his administration’s commitment to the health and welfare of Edo people [No search results were used for this response].