300 women drawn from the various kingdoms in Urhobo nation have been enrolled into the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission.
The Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Chief John Nani, who is also the sponsor of the program said this was in fulfillment of his promise, while paying for health insurance for 240 persons earlier in April this year, that he would sponsor more Urhobo women.
Represented by Chief Happy Otojareri, the chairman lauded the state government for the initiative, saying it was apt, especially at a time when the country was experiencing inflation, leading to high costs of medication.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Olorogun Isaac Akpoveta, commended Chief John Nani.
Dr. Akpoveta said that though healthcare is a fundamental human right, many cannot access it; hence, the importance of such philanthropic efforts to ensure no one is left behind.
He thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his consistent support for the scheme, which has enabled the commission.
The Director-General called on well-meaning individual including those in the diaspora, to key into the Indigent Adoption Initiative of the Commission and purchase health insurance for as many indigent persons as they could, at the subsidized cost of ₦7,000 per person per year.
The president of the UPU Women’s Wing, Dame Rose Oghene, and other women leaders who spoke, expressed gratitude, adding that the adoption and enrollment of their members into the scheme have not only helped to spread good health in the Urhobo nation but have also led to a significant increase in membership of the UPU Women’s Wing.
Beneficiaries said they have never had it this good and thanked the state government, their sponsor, and the UPU leadership for selecting them to enjoy free healthcare for a year.
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