The Wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, launched a free medical outreach for children with special needs and their caregivers in Delta South Senatorial District.
The outreach, which took place at Dom Domingos College in Warri, on Tuesday, was organized by the You Matter Charity Foundation in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health.
Speaking to beneficiaries and stakeholders at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori explained that the initiative is designed to create greater awareness about autism and other special needs, combat stigma, and promote the rights, inclusion, and overall well-being of persons living with disabilities.
She added that the programme is being implemented across the state’s three senatorial districts, noting that it had earlier been held in Delta Central Senatorial District, Ughelli, where assistive devices, medications, and educational materials were distributed to children with special needs.
She expressed appreciation to the chairmen and residents of Delta South for their support and also commended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, as well as medical personnel from the Ministry of Health and the Primary Health Care Development Agency for their commitment to the initiative. The Governor’s wife encouraged parents and caregivers to continue showing love, patience, and understanding to children with special needs.
Earlier in her remarks, the Director-General of the Foundation, Mrs. Lawrentta Ogbedo, said the outreach was aimed at reducing the burden on families caring for children with special needs. She stressed the importance of early medical intervention and consistent support to improve outcomes for the children.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comrade Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, and the Chairman of the Post Primary Education Board, Hon. Samuel Mariere, described the programme as timely and impactful, noting that it would bring relief to many families.
The outreach featured free medical consultations and treatment, health talks on caring for children with special needs, autism awareness and acceptance sessions, and sensitization on laws protecting persons with disabilities from discrimination. The event also included the distribution of free wheelchairs, assistive devices, medications, and educational materials to beneficiaries.
