In a passionate plea for improved healthcare infrastructure, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Benjamin Kiagborekuzi, the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, has urged the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to step in, and assist in equipping the Cancer Treatment Center situated at the Central Hospital in Agbor.
Represented by the President-General of Agbor Development Union, Chief Larry Onyeche, the Dein raised his concerns during a one-day Sensitisation Campaign on Cancer, jointly organised by the NDDC and the Gilbert Hills Commission. The event, held at the Cancer Treatment Center within the Central Hospital premises, aimed to raise awareness about the disease and its management.
Highlighting the current state of the facility, the Dein emphasised that although the Center was constructed through the collaborative efforts of Oak Lady Club and Ebeano Super Market, and subsequently donated to the Delta State Government, it remains devoid of essential medical equipment necessary for cancer treatment.
Furthermore, the traditional ruler underscored the broader challenges facing the Central Hospital, asserting that the entire facility lacked crucial medical equipment and suffered from a shortage of both professional and non-professional staff.
Expressing his concern for the wellbeing of the community, the Dein called on governmental bodies at all levels, as well as donor agencies and philanthropic individuals, to rally behind the cause of equipping the Center and upgrading the entire Central Hospital.
Moreover, he urged the organisers of the Campaign to extend their outreach efforts across the entirety of Ika land, ensuring that awareness about the devastating impact of cancer reaches every corner of the region where knowledge of the disease remains limited.
The heartfelt appeal from the Dein of Agbor Kingdom serves as a rallying cry for collective action to address the pressing healthcare needs of the community, underscoring the vital role of organisations like the NDDC in facilitating access to quality medical services for all citizens.