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Senator Abba Moro commissions Udegi-Ito Primary Healthcare Center, assures of continued execution of people-oriented projects
By Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John
The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, on Saturday, commissioned the newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Healthcare Center at Udegi-Ito, in Obi LGA.
In his address, Senator Moro said his desire for Zone C was to bridge the gap in infrastructural deficit caused by several years of neglect and abandonment by the Benue State government. He said he would continue to use his position to facilitate more laudable projects that would have direct impacts on the lives of the people.
The senator said the health of his constituents was paramount, stating that he had built twelve healthcare centers across Benue South, which he said would be unveiled in the days to come.
The senator congratulated the benefitting Udegi community and charged the people to guard the facility against vandalism. He said he would approach NYSC to mobilize doctor and nurse to the healthcare centre to start operation pending the deployment of workers to the place.
His words;
“I entered politics because I want to make a difference. Everybody has a page in history, people should judge me when I’m no longer in the stage. Don’t judge me halfway, wait for me let me finish, then I can be judged whether I made a difference or not.
“I don’t talk much, I let my works speak for me. For over 100 years, the people in Udegi have looked for water, today we have found water here. It’s God that’s working.
“For the people of this community and its environ, I congratulate you. Now that we have gotten water here, we will drill another one in the community and go ahead to search for water in the other communities.
“Please don’t allow people to vandalize the place. I will approach NYSC to mobilize doctor and nurse to the healthcare center pending when medical personnel are recruited to work here.
“I’m here to commission the project to tell naysayers that this is what I have done, what I’m doing and what I will continue to do for my people.”
Earlier in his speech, the acting Ad’Utu Obi, Chief Emmanuel Odeh Obagi, thanked Senator Moro for bringing the healthcare centre and borehole to his community. He said Udegi-Ito had never had it so good. He mentioned the ongoing reconstruction of the Otukpo-Obi-Oju road by the senator, a project he said had reduced their travel time from Udegi to Obarike-Ito, Otukpo and Oju.
Chief Emmanuel said the solar-powered borehole that accompanies the healthcare centre was the first functional borehole in the community. He said they had made several attempts to drill borehole in the past but to no avail. He assured the senator that they would collectively guard the project and ensure it’s sustained.
In his welcome address, the Obi PDP Chairman, Hon. Agi Patrick Odeh, was full of praises for Senator Moro. He said they had not made mistake in voting the senator and assured him of the people’s support at all times.
The contractor, Frederick Agada, thanked Senator Moro for giving him the privilege to build the healthcare centre. He equally commended the community for their support that saw to the the successful completion of the project. He charged the community to protect the facilities for their own good.
Several other speakers such as Udegi-Ito Youth leader, Linus Ogor; Community elder, Onah Ogidi; Accord Party’s House of Representatives candidate, Prince Tony Idikwu; PDP candidate for Obi State Constituency, Hon. Peter Onche; Former ADC House of Assembly aspirant, Emmanuel Okwu; PDP House of Representatives candidate for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Major General Odeh Ede (Rtd); President, Ito Welfare Association, Comr. Dan Ogbaje; PDP Zonal Chairman, Hon. Austin Ikeke;
Obi Council Chairman, Hon. Odeh Silas, represented by the Secretary of Council, Hon. Chris Ogbaje, all commended Senator Moro for his achievements in the senate especially his projects in Igede land. They thanked the senator for always having Igede nation in his hearts and assured him of their continued support so he can continue with his good work for them.
Hon. Emmanuel Okwu of ADC formally collapsed his structure into the PDP. He said he decided to join PDP to give his full support to the senator and PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Highlight of the program was the cutting of the tape by Gen. Odeh Ede (Rtd), PDP sole candidate for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency.
Senator Moro and his entourage thereafter inspected the Obi/Otukpo section of the Otukpo-Obi-Oju federal road that he’s reconstructing from Obarike-Ito roundabout. The senator reaffirmed his commitment to the road, stating that his hands were already on the plough and there’s no looking back.
He charged the contractor to ensure the job is executed according to specifications and appealed to the communities along the road to corporate with the contractor for seamless work.
Those on the senator’s entourage included Benue State PDP Women Leader, Hon. Mrs Alice Albert; Former Deputy Speaker, BSHA, and Senior Legislative Aides to the Deputy President of the Senate, Hon. Egli Ahubi and Hon. Edor Ogbole; Former Chairman of Otukpo LGA abd SLA to the President of the Senate, Hon. (Chief) George Ali; Former Chairman of Okpokwu LGA, Hon. Mrs Amina Audu; Former Chairman of Otukpo LGA and PDP candidate for Adoka/Ugboju State Constituency, Hon. Gabriel Olofu; Former DG, BENSESA, Hon. Solomon Onah; PDP Zonal Chairman, Hon. Austin Ikeke; PDP Local Government Chairmen; PDP House of Representatives candidate for Oju/Obi, Gen. Odeh Ede (Rtd); PDP House of Representatives candidate for Otukpo/Ohimini, Hon. Emmanuel Udeh (Odiaka); PDP House of Representatives candidate for Apa/Agatu, Hon. Joseph Adama (Otalaka), and several other dignitaries.