Immediate Past Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has lauded the Nigerian Senate for the successful passage of the bill establishing the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a letter dated Wednesday and addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, Otuaro described the Senate’s action as a “historic milestone” and a vital step toward correcting years of healthcare neglect in Nigeria’s oil-rich communities.
He noted that Benikrukru, situated in the heart of the Niger Delta, hosts a high concentration of oil facilities and multinational oil companies. According to him, establishing a specialized healthcare facility in such a strategic location is not only fair but necessary.
He added that the hospital will provide swift, professional, and industry-specific medical attention for oil workers and residents facing environmental and occupational health risks.
Read the letter below:
To: His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, President of the Senate ,
Federal Republic of Nigeria ,
National Assembly Complex Abuja, Nigeria
Your Excellency,
LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR THE BILL’S PASSAGE TO ESTABLISH THE FEDERAL OIL AND GAS HOSPITAL, BENIKRUKRU.
With a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment, I write to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you, Your Excellency, and the entire distinguished members of the Nigerian Senate for the successful passage—at the third reading—of the bill for the establishment of the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital, Benikrukru, in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State, which happens to be my kingdom.
This historic milestone is not just a legislative victory—it is a major step toward correcting years of healthcare neglect in one of the most critical regions to our national economy.
The Benikrukruu axis, located in the heart of the Niger Delta, is home to a dense concentration of oil facilities, installations, and multinational oil and gas companies whose operations power the economic engine of Nigeria. It is, therefore, only just and necessary that a specialized medical institution be situated within this hub to provide swift, professional, and industry-specific healthcare services.
The Federal Oil and Gas Hospital, when fully established, will serve as a critical response center for oil-related occupational hazards, emergencies, and environmental health challenges that are unique to oil-producing communities.
It will also cater to the general wellbeing of the hardworking people of the region who, for decades, have sacrificed their environment and livelihoods in the service of national prosperity.
Special appreciation goes to Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, senator representing Delta south, for sponsoring the bill, We are very grateful.
Your Excellency, under your visionary and progressive leadership, the Nigerian Senate has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to equity, development, and national balance. We are deeply encouraged by your support and the unity shown by the Senate in this legislative process.
Furthermore, we express our confidence in the leadership of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a man renowned for his unwavering commitment to justice, inclusiveness, and development.
We are optimistic that he will promptly assent to this bill, knowing fully well the strategic importance of this hospital to the wellbeing of our people and the sustainability of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Once again, I thank Your Excellency and the entire Senate for your statesmanship, compassion, and dedication to the progress of the Niger Delta and the nation at large.
Yours sincerely,
H.E. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq. FSPSP.
Immediate Past, Deputy Governor,
Delta State.
