‘Oborevwori to speed hospital takeover’

Residents of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) community and other neighbouring riverine areas in Warri North council area of Delta State, from avoidable deaths, the people have implored Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to fast-track the takeover, rehabilitation, staffing, and upgrade of the Tsekelewu Cottage Hospital.

The facility, which is critical to the survival of hundreds of residents within and outside the riverine area, had been without adequate workers and in need of rehabilitation after it was abandoned for months.

However, the state government, following a directive by Governor Oborevwori, decided to step in and return life to the hospital, eliciting hope and excitement from residents.

In a statement by Dr. Bright Abulu, President-General of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) Community, and Rev. Clement Tiemo, Secretary-General, the community reiterated its gratitude to the governor for his earlier directive instructing the state to assume control of the hospital, rehabilitate it, recruit personnel, and upgrade it to the status of a General Hospital.

They, however, lamented a near-total lack of progress on the ground since the governor’s announcement.

The people noted that the situation was further worsened by the withdrawal of personnel from the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme in July 2025, following the planned transfer of the hospital to the Delta State Hospital Management Board.

Concerned about escalating health risks, they warned that the worsening healthcare vacuum poses immediate danger to residents.