AS Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged Nigerians not to engage solely on merry making but, use the period to assist the less privileged in the society.
Governor Okowa made the call Thursday (22/12/16) when a medical team from Georgia State University, Atlanta, led by Dr Isioma Okogba, President, Dr Isioma Okogba Foundation paid him a courtesy visit in Asaba.
According to Governor Okowa, "at Christmas, people should not only engage in merry making or relax with family members, it is a time to also, reach out to the less privileged in the society."
The Governor used the occasion to inform the visiting team of what his administration was doing to solve the health challenges of Deltans, disclosing that one such ways was the introduction of the Health Insurance Scheme which will become operational in the month of January, 2017.
He stated that with a functional health insurance scheme, most Deltans would have access to affordable health care facilities in times of need.
While commending members of the team for their interests in providing health care to the less privileged in the society, Governor Okowa observed that their visit to Delta State would broaden their knowledge about the world and position them for leadership roles in the future.
"What you are doing is a great service that only God will repay, it is my hope that God will enrich you through this programme; it prepares you to be better leaders, prepare your mind for the future and make you know that life is not all rosy," the governor said.
Earlier, Dr. Okogba had told the governor that her foundation's efforts to assist the less privileged in terms of healthcare delivery was in line with SMART agenda of providing healthcare to the less privileged, especially, those in the rural communities.
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