The Federal Government has commissioned the 80-bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Built by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), the hospital was handed over to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba for management on Tuesday.
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III who graced the ceremony, received commendations for the role he played in the establishment of the health facility.
Speaking at the commissioning, Her Excellency, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to achieve Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, Good Health and Well-being for all.
“Today, we are not merely unveiling a health facility. We are reaffirming our collective commitment to delivering quality healthcare to the most vulnerable segments of our society,” she said.
Orelope-Adefulire noted that the ultra-modern hospital, equipped with operating theatres, recovery rooms, wards, consulting rooms, and diagnostic facilities, was part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She commended the Delta State Government and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, who provided land for the project.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo, joined stakeholders in pledging continued support to ensure the facility grows into a regional centre of excellence.
Dr. Mary Alile Idele, Chairman of the FMC Asaba Board, described the hospital as a “beacon of hope and a promise of a healthier future”, while also urging community leaders to plan for future expansion and provide uninterrupted power supply through a 120kV solar system.ioyz
Acting Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr. Ekeneam Omo, disclosed that clinical services at the hospital began in June 2024.
He said the facility is expected to treat about 25,000 patients annually, potentially saving families between ₦2 to ₦3 billion in avoidable medical travel.
“With this hospital, families will have access to world-class maternal and child healthcare, reducing the burden of seeking treatment elsewhere. Beyond that, it will create jobs, build skills, and improve productivity in Delta State,” Omo stated.
According to him, over 150 direct jobs have already been created for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists, with more opportunities emerging through local supply chains. He called for further investment in diagnostic equipment, a morgue, ambulance services, and solar power to maximize the hospital’s impact.
On his part, Warri South Local Government Chairman, Comrade Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, praised the initiative as a “live demonstration” of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, assuring that the hospital would help reduce maternal and child mortality in the Niger Delta.
