The Governor of Delta State,
Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Nigerians to go for regular health check to
enable them to identify early signs of health issues.
The Governor made the call while flagging
off free eye screening, tests, glasses and surgery at Ozoro, Isoko North local
government area of the state. The ceremony was the second phase of its kind
sponsored by the administration of Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor as the Chairman, Isoko
North local government council.
According to the Governor, "this screening exercise is a wakeup call for a
genuine need for us to go for health check regularly." "Most people
die gradually because they don't see the need to go for health check," the
Governor said, noting that local government councils in the state should
emulate what was done in Isoko North by partnering with stakeholders to improve
on the health status of their indigenes.
He emphasized, "I believe that with partnership with the right people, we can do more."
He emphasized, "I believe that with partnership with the right people, we can do more."
Earlier in an address, the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Egbabor stated,
"this second phase of the exercise is coming on the heels of the successes
recorded in the first phase in August 2015, which saw a 17-year old blind girl
regaining her sight after undergoing free eye surgery at the centre," while
disclosing that a philanthropist contributed N1.5 million for the exercise which
was being handled by a team of qualified specialists, Hon. Egbabor said,
"in the first phase of the exercise, over 1, 500 persons were screened and
treated for various eye related issues while about 75 persons were operated
upon and over 750 glasses were issued; we embarked on this programme because,
despite the recession, if the people can have their sight, they can fend for
themselves, thereby reducing the hunger in the land and increase
productivity."
The council Chairman used the occasion to reel out some of the achievements of
his administration which includes, rehabilitation of roads, establishment of a
mechanic village, among others.
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