Tinubu inaugurates 80-bed mother, child hospital in Delta

The Federal Government has inaugurated the 80-bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta.

The facility, built by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), was officially handed over on Tuesday to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, for management.

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, who provided land for the hospital, was honoured with tributes for his pivotal role in making the project a reality.

Speaking at the commissioning, Her Excellency Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, hailed the project as a landmark in Nigeria’s drive to achieve Goal 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — good health and well-being for all.

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“Today, we are not merely unveiling a health facility. We are reaffirming our collective commitment to delivering quality healthcare to the most vulnerable segments of our society,” she declared.

Orelope-Adefulire explained that the ultra-modern hospital, equipped with operating theatres, recovery rooms, wards, consulting rooms, and diagnostic facilities, was part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

She commended both the Delta State Government and the Olu of Warri for their partnership in realising the project.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo, pledged continued support to ensure the hospital evolves into a regional centre of excellence.

Dr Mary Alile Idele, Chairman of the FMC Asaba Board, described the facility as a “beacon of hope and a promise of a healthier future,” urging stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted electricity through a 120kV solar system while planning for future expansion.

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Acting Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr Ekeneam Omo, disclosed that clinical services commenced in June 2024.

He said the hospital was expected to treat about 25,000 patients annually, potentially saving families between ₦2 to ₦3 billion in avoidable medical travel.

“With this hospital, families will have access to world-class maternal and child healthcare, reducing the burden of seeking treatment elsewhere. Beyond that, it will create jobs, build skills, and improve productivity in Delta State,” Omo said.

He added that more than 150 direct jobs had already been created for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists, alongside fresh opportunities across local supply chains.

He called for additional investment in diagnostic equipment, a morgue, ambulance services, and solar power to maximise the hospital’s potential.

Warri South Local Government Chairman, Comrade Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, lauded the initiative as a “live demonstration” of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that the hospital would help reduce maternal and child mortality in the Niger Delta.