The Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, yesterday officially flagged off the second phase of the National Immunization Exercise across the Local Government Area.
The campaign tagged ‘Kick Polio Out of Delta State’ through immunization exercise, scheduled to continue in schools, churches, and homes is targeted at children between the ages of 0 to 59 months.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ozoro, Hon. Ogorugba reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Isoko North.
He announced that the Council is currently constructing a staff clinic within the Council Secretariat to provide timely medical attention for staff during working hours.
He also disclosed that the local government has approved the distribution of essential drugs to all Public Primary Health Centres across the LGA in response to reports of drug shortages, stating that “We are still intensifying awareness on immunization in our communities.
“Although resistance cases are relatively low here, it is important that we sustain sensitization efforts.
“As a Council, we remain dedicated to supporting quality healthcare services for our people.”
Also speaking at the event, the UNICEF representative, Mrs. Timilola Esther, commended the Council Chairman for its consistent support and strong presence.
Present at the flag off ceremony where principal officers of the Local Government Council including the Treasurer of the Council, Queen of Ozoro Kingdom, Fejiro Elo Ogbogbo; Hon. (Mrs) Mukoro O. Evelyn, House Committee Chairman on Health and Councilor representing Ise- Emevor Ward.
Others include Supervisor for Health, Hon. Anthony Odhibi; Supervisor for Agriculture and Community Development, Engr. Thomas Akpoedafe; Supervisor for Finance, Mr Isaiah Oguye; Supervisor for Works, Amb. Egwu Oghenero Alakpodia; Supervisor for Environment, Comr Alebe Joshua; SA to the Chairman, Comr. Oloku Jacob Erero; DOP, Comr Jude Ogwologho; and Ikrumale Monday Gideon among others.
