On this day 22nd March, 2024, the Management of Yongxing Steel Company in Benin city commissioned the renovated community health center that was built by Government several years ago and equipped it with medical beds, fans, installation of borehole, electricity supply, Generator, medicine and many more items.
The Managing Director of Yongxing Steel Company Frank Wang, in his opening speech to the people of the community and Government Ministry and Agencies represented, stated that the renovation was to help the health center in the community can have access to basic health care. He quote " We must at this point state clearly that this health center was not originally built by Yongxing. It was built by the European Union. But over time, it fell into a deplorable state. Yongxing Steel Company been a responsible cooperate citizen and in adherence with the community relations program, The Company decided to take up the renovation. In addition, some items such as medical beds, fans, installation of borehole, electricity supply, Generator, were provided to improve the services rendered by the health center. We are using this opportunity to handover this project formally to the Edo state Government through the State Ministry of Health; We promise to continue to support the Health center in any way we can , by providing medicine required from time to time, and we enjoin the people of Ogua Community to take care of the health center because Government alone cannot do it. Collective effort is required "
Furthermore, the Enogie of Ogua Community His Royal Highness Aghaghowen Ogiesoba Sylvester, Appreciated the Management and Staff of Yongxing Steel Company for their enormous contribution so far and going beyond the act of MOU between the Community and Yongxing steel company. He stated the fact that Yongxing Steel Company has been in the fore front in the development of Ogua Community, and their impact is been felt by all in the Community.
In the light of the commissioning of the health center, the special guest of honor, Hon. Dr. Samuel Ali, Commissioner of Health Edo State who represented the State Governor commended the effort of Yongxing Steel Company for her contribution over the years towards the development of Ogua Community, after seeing several projects that has been done by the company. He pleaded with the Community to cooperate with the company for even development and peaceful coexistence.
In attendance of the commissioning of the renovated health center, are the Executive Secretary Edo State Primary health care agency, Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen; Ikpoba Okha Local Government medical officer, Dr. (Mrs) Beauty; The officer in charge of Ogua Primary Health Center, Mrs. Ohonba Ehizogie Mildred; Elders and people of Ogua Community.