Some health facilities owned by the Rivers State Government in Ogoni land have received five ambulances donated by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
They are the Bori Zonal Hospital, Terabor General Hospital, Eleme General Hospital, Bodo General Hospital, and Kpite Primary Health Care Centre.
During the handover at Nchia, Eleme, HYPREP Coordinator Professor Nenibarini Zabbey stated the vehicles will improve emergency response.
He noted that the intervention strengthens patient referral systems and ensures the Ogoni people have timely access to lifesaving medical care.
Prof. Zabbey highlighted that this gesture aligns with the Federal Government’s goal to support existing health structures.
He emphasized HYPREP’s commitment to collaborating with the Rivers State Government and local councils to ensure the sustainability of these health outcomes.
The project is also upgrading medical equipment across the region.
Recent installations include digital X-ray systems, ultrasound machines, and laboratory analysers.
To ensure constant power, 36-kilowatt solar systems have been installed at several facilities, including Bodo and Onne.
Progress is also continuing on major infrastructure, such as the 100-bed Ogoni Specialist Hospital and the 40-bed Buan Cottage Hospital.
Prof. Zabbey noted that HYPREP’s 2026 policy focuses on completing these projects to create a measurable impact on the lives of residents.
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, thanked HYPREP for building a resilient health system.
She noted that the ambulances will ensure patients are moved efficiently to where specialized care is available, moving beyond land remediation to human well-being.
