29/01/2025
ORWOUGH COMMISSIONS MODERN CLINIC IN UKAA
-Directs free child delivery in the clinic
The Executive Chairman of Guma Local Government Council and Benue ALGON chairman, Hon. Maurice Orwough today commissioned a modern Primary Healthcare Centre built by his administration.
The commissioning took place today in Ukaa, Uvir council Ward of Guma local government. The facility is expected to cater to the health needs of the people and enhance their productivity.
During the commissioning, Hon. Orwough pledged to provide more social amenities like water, schools, and skills acquisition centers for the people of Guma. He also directed that child delivery services be provided free of charge at the clinic.
The chairman appealed to the community to protect the facility and ensure it remains open for adequate use. He emphasized the importance of supporting Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, who has shown willingness to provide sustainable societal needs of the people.
According to the chairman, “We have people in government positions, we have also had others enjoy public positions in the past, the masses have the right to compare side by side what those they elected into government positions have brought to the grassroots. Public office holders must give account of what they have achieved on the mandate given to them freely by the people.
He continued “As for Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, his scorecard is open for everyone to see. His sustainable and people oriented projects will stand the test of time. The Daudu-Gbajimba road construction will commence from next week and the completion of that mega project will forever remain dear in the hearts of our people. This Primary Healthcare Center will cater to the health needs of the people and ease their health needs. We must strongly stand firm and support our governor because he has been empathic towards the people of Guma. Other elected representatives too must show their scorecard” said the chairman.
The health facility was commissioned and open to public service by the Benue State commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Yanmar Ortese.
Notable attendees at the event included Dr. Benjamin Omale, Benue State chairman of the APC, Dr. Yanmar Ortese, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Hon. Denen Aondoakaa, Special Adviser for Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Ter Guma, His Royal Highness Chief Dennis Shemberga, Principal Special Assistant to Benue State governor on Protocol and Wardrobe, Hon. Emmanuel Iorbee, Guma Council Deputy Chairman, Hon. Tersoo Veem Ezra, Leader Guma Legislative Council, Hon. Begi Godwin, Citizen Richard Asema, and others.
All speakers at the commissioning praised Hon. Orwough for completing the health facility and urged the people of Guma to rally behind him and support his administration of the governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia PhD.
Ernest Tortiv
Personal Assistant
Communication and Strategy
January 29, 2025.
