By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, approved the collaboration with the Federal Government for the transfer of General Hospital, Otor-Udu, to the Federal Ministry of Health and subsequent establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian, in Udu local government area.
The approval was a sequel to a letter from the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, requesting the approval of the State Legislature.
Governor Oborevwori, in his letter read during plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, offered to establish a Federal Medical Center in Ovwian, Udu local government area, using the existing General Hospital, Otor-Udu, stating that the initiative aims to enhance access to quality healthcare services.
Highlighting the role of the Delta State government and that of the Federal Ministry of Health as contained in the draft Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, the governor said all existing buildings, structures, staff, and other assets will be handed over to the Federal Ministry of Health for onward takeover by the Federal Government.
In a motion by the Leader of the House, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, and supported by the member representing Bomadi constituency, Hon. Oboro Preyor, the House unanimously gave its approval supporting the request from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Also at plenary, the Delta State Anti Terrorism and Anti-Cultism Amendment Bill, 2025, scaled through second reading on the floor of the house.
Leading the debate on the merits of the proposed amendment, Leader of the House Hon. Emeka Nwaobi cited the deficiency in the principal law, which failed to give a clear definition of “Cultist” and “Cultism” making it difficult for the judiciary to give a proper interpretation of the law.
Others who spoke in favour of the amendment bill include the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowovwo, Honourables Perkins Umukoro, Matthew Omonade, Austine Uroye and Frank Esenwa; stressed the need to give it a speedy passage to prosecute offenders.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Joint Committee, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi presented a report on the Delta State Hospital Management Board Amendment Bill, 2024.
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