Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been commended for his endless supports in ensuring the speedy approval of Mother and Child Hospital at Ode-ugbo, in Ilaje local government area of the state.
The Amona Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Development Association (AMAICOMMA) made the commendation during the 2nd annual general meeting held at the Oba Makin Osangangan hall, Ode-Ugbo, Ilaje local government.
The Chairman of the Association, Mr Taiwo Pius Orisabinone, Esq, noted that the project which is geared towards saving lives is now 97% completed.
“Due to the increase in maternal mortality and infant mortality rate, AMAICOMMA and IRDC partnered to build a world-class Mother and Child Hospital in Ode-ugbo.” he said.
The Chairman noted that three containers of medical equipment for the said hospital had been already delivered to Chevron Nigeria Limited at Its Warri office.
Earlier, the chairman welcomed everyone to the occasion being the second AGM since the introduction of the offshore’s Global Memorandum of Understanding(GMou).
The GMOU process was designed principally for the development of the oil-bearing communities in Ugbo kingdom, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo state with guiding principles of partnership; sustainability assurance; accountability; transparency; peacebuilding; project -monitoring; and evaluation.
And since its inception, the GMoU has brought a radical departure from the old order wherein funds meant for the development of the oil-bearing communities were being diverted by a group of persons at the expense of the main stakeholders.
In his words ” I can proudly say now that accountability and transparency are currently embedded in the running and management of oil associations, which is a clear departure from the old order.”
He, therefore, appreciated all the people who have contributed to making this 2021 AGM possible. “For me, it has indeed being a great honour and privilege to have served you as Chairman of AMAICOMMA for almost four years now. I also and sincerely thank you, the stakeholders and the Ondo State government led by our visionary and amiable leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for the opportunity to serve.”
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Community Management Board, (CMB)
Prof. Obafemi Ajibola, represented by Mrs Busola Babalola, congratulated and commended the executives and members of the communities making up the AMAICOMMA CCDC) for a job well done, particularly the Chevron Nigeria Limited.
He noted that AMICOMMA has started the construction of its permanent secretariat at Ode-Ugbo in Ilaje LGA, which will be completed and commissioned soon, as well as other Impactful capacity building and empowerment projects, including the ongoing construction of the Mother and Child hospital at Ugbo, in collaboration with Ilaje RDC.
In his speech, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr Esimaje Brikinn, represented by Mr Adeboye Kayode, commended the current executive members of AMAICOMMA for what they have achieved since their inauguration.
He lauded them on their progress with the Mother and Child Health Care Center project to ensure quality health care delivery for the benefitting communities, which he said should be completed this year so that the communities could start benefiting from it.
” In addition, we look forward to the successful completion and commissioning of the AMAICOMMA office complex. We also appeal to the leadership to build bridges with all stakeholders to achieve harmonious peace and tranquillity in the communities”.
“We at CNL will continue to provide support to ensure that we achieve sustainable development for the people. We do value, immensely, the partnership between us.” Brikinn said.
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