As part of its commitment in giving more back to their host communities, Heritage Energy Oil Services Ltd (HEOSL) and the Joint Venture Partners of OML 30 have handed over the renovated and upgraded Community Primary Health Care Centre at Egbo-Igbide to the Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
HEOSL General Manager, Government, Joint Venture and External Relations, Mr. Adesola Adebawo, during the well-attended ceremony, congratulated the Igbide people and the Primary Health Care Development Agency for the successful renovation and upgrade of the facility.
According to Mr. Adebawo, the February 16 day’s event was another demonstration of the HEOSL’s dedication to the well-being and progress of the 112 OML 30 Host Communities in Delta State.
“The Inauguration of the Primary Health Care Facility is particularly special as it is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Goal 3 of the United Nations which states that: ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well being of all at all ages’,” he noted.
He added that HEOSL has contributed significantly to health infrastructural development through the renovation projects of both Erhoike Cottage Hospital and now Egbo- Igbide Primary Health Care Centre.
Mr. Adebawo said HEOSL also has robust interventions around education and economic empowerment among others, just as he appreciated the Delta State government for partnering with the company on the journey to add value to the life of the people in the 112 OML 30 Host Communities and beyond.
The NEPL Corporate Communications Manager, Alhaji Dahiru Abubakar, represented by Mr. Oghenero Omowhara, appreciated the community for the strong collaboration with the operator.
He expressed NEPL’s commitment to support such developmental projects that will impact on the livelihood of the host communities.
In his goodwill message on the occasion, the General Manager; External Relations, Shoreline Natural Resources Ltd, who was represented by Mr Abasiama Umohata, expressed deep gratitude to their senior partner, NNPC E&P Ltd for the collaboration that has been instrumental in the transformation of OML 30 Assets.
According to the General Manager, the OML 30 Asset is precious, inspiring and fostering robust relationship with all stakeholders and relevant agencies.
Earlier, the President General of Igbide Community, Mr. Ugolo Egbaoghene in his welcome speech, said the event was an answered prayer for his people.
“The community has suffered some medical challenges which necessitated this intervention supported by the OML 30 JV,” he enthused.
He said that on several occasions, pregnant women having minor complications had to be referred to other Health Centres to be salvaged.
“When these health challenges were reported to HEOSL in one of the several engagements, they sought the support of the OML 30 JV and they deemed it fit to improve on the standard and medical facilities of the Egbo-Igbide Primary Healthcare Centre,” he disclosed.
Highlights of the event were the official inauguration and handing over of the upgraded Primary Health Centre to the local government followed by a tour of the facility.
Goodwill messages were also received from the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC) and the Executive Secretary Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Isoko South, Mr. Layegue Ogheneruru.
Also in attendance were top management staff of HEOSL , women and leaders from Igbide community led by the President General, while the famous Abame Dance Troupe of Igbide were on hand to entertain guests.
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