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Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation Celebrates 6th Anniversary of Service to Delta State Communities
Otor-Ihwreko, Delta State – December 16, 2024 – The Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation marked its 6th anniversary today, celebrating six years of dedicated service to individuals and communities, particularly in Delta State. The event took place at the Otor-Ihwreko community town hall, where community members gathered to honor the foundation’s impactful initiatives.
In his welcome address, Executive Director Hon. Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete (JP) highlighted the foundation’s commitment to improving lives through various programs, including free medical care, scholarships, and youth training in fish farming. He expressed pride in the foundation’s achievements over the past six years and announced a significant milestone: the enrollment of over 120 individuals into the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, a move aimed at enhancing healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
The ceremony also featured remarks from Olorogun Dr. Issac Akpoveta, Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission. Dr. Akpoveta commended the foundation for its efforts in enrolling individuals into the health scheme and reiterated the mandate from His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to support the enrollment of vulnerable community members. He concluded by honoring Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete as a Health Insurance Ambassador (HIA) for his foundation’s contributions to the health sector in Delta State.
In response to the recognition, Dr. Olotu expressed gratitude to the Governor for the honor and emphasized that this acknowledgment would motivate the foundation to continue its transformative work. He also thanked partners and associates for their ongoing moral and financial support.
Amb. Kennedy Ivwromonena Atevure, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the foundation’s initiatives. He underscored the critical importance of health, stating, “Health is wealth,” and prayed for continued blessings and strength for the foundation in its endeavors.
The event served as a testament to the Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation’s unwavering commitment to community service and its ongoing efforts to uplift the lives of Deltans through health and education initiatives.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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