Warri has a brand-new lifeline. The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the 80-bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Ugbuwangue, a state-of-the-art facility built to save mothers and babies.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo, hailed the project as “a beacon of hope and a critical step forward for Delta healthcare.” He promised the state would fully integrate the hospital into its system and keep it running at top standards.
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, pulled no punches:
“Wealth is meaningless without health. Protect this hospital as your own. Keep the access roads clear, emergencies won’t wait for traffic.”
He praised President Bola Tinubu for backing the project and urged the community to safeguard it for generations.
For Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the President’s SSA on SDGs and the driving force behind the hospital, the day was about more than bricks and mortar:
“This hospital is not just a building. It is a promise fulfilled, a sanctuary of care, and a symbol of renewed hope.”
She noted that the facility, equipped with operating theatres, neonatal units, ICUs, labs, and staff quarters — directly targets maternal and child mortality, one of Nigeria’s toughest health challenges.
The Acting Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr. Ekeneam Omo, revealed the hospital had quietly started services in 2024. He pledged dignity and excellence in care but appealed for more support: “We need a CT scan, an ambulance, and more space for diagnostics.”
Adding political firepower, APC National Women Leader Dr. Mary Alile Idele called the hospital “a beacon of hope” but warned it must grow bigger soon. She pressed for uninterrupted solar power to keep services alive.
Warri South Council Chairman Comrade Weyinmi Agbateyiniro summed it up bluntly:
“Until now we only heard about the Renewed Hope Agenda. Today we are seeing it live in Warri.”
With prayers, applause, and fanfare, the Renewed Hope Specialist Hospital was officially opened, a federal gift, a state promise, and a community treasure.
