Rivers state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the senator representing Rivers West senatorial district, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, for her tireless legislative work and passion to improving healthcare delivery.
Governor Fubara stated this during the inauguration of the Kingdom Mandate Initiative’s Health Insurance programme, which is part of the senator’s constituency projects aimed at bringing quality healthcare to the people of Rivers West senatorial district, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority at the information center in Ahoada, late yesterday.
Represented by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Governor Fubara said; “Our state has already inaugurated the State Health Insurance Scheme, which currently covers 70% of our local government areas.”
He mentioned that the state government recognizes the fact that a healthy population is the foundation of a prosperous society, noting that by investing in the health of the Rivers people, she is investing in the future of the state, which will not only improve individuals’ lives but also strengthen the communities and boost local economies.
“Your Excellency and quality service to the good people of the state makes you an embodiment of wisdom, diligence, compassion, dedication and trustworthiness.”
“You have invested in the future of our state and this will not only strengthen the communities but also help boost economies locally.”
Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to Senator Banigo on her efforts in transforming lives and complementing the state government’s initiatives in reducing out of pocket expenses on health, while insisting that the flag-off ceremony symbolises the power of synergy between the federal and state governments.
Earlier on, Senator Ipalibo Banigo had commended the governor of Rivers State, for the numerous giant strides recorded in the health sector within a short time, especially the setting up of Rivers State Contributory Health Scheme, construction of new psychiatric hospital as well as zonal hospitals.
In her remarks, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chidinma Adaeze Oreh, who was represented by the Executive Secretary Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Prof. Kinikanwo Green, lauded Senator Banigo for bringing healthcare delivery closer to her senatorial district, stressing that the initiative would go a long way in improving the health indices of the state.
