The Executive Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area Hon. Chief Bright Afure Abeke, ealier today Monday 26 May 2025, launched the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets across the local government.
The distribution of the Mosquito treated nets kicked off after the launching at designated points across the local government area, for residents with pre-given net cards.
At the flag-off ceremony held at the Sapele Council Secretariat, Abeke expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , for prioritizing the well-being of Deltans through innovative health initiatives.
Chief Abeke also expressed optimism that the treated nets would significantly reduce mortality rates, particularly among pregnant women, children under five, and adults, thereby fostering a healthy environment for all.
Abeke reaffirmed the Governor administration's commitment to reducing the burden of malaria in the state, while ensuring universal health coverage in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
The highpoint of the symbolic ceremony was the decoration of the Sapele first lady, Chief (Mrs.) Diana Bobolo Abeke , wife of the Chairman as the Net 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 of Sapele Local Government Area.
In her Speech, Chief ( Mrs.) Abeke emphasized that the nets would go a long way in helping the Sapele people achieve their target of preventing malaria, a common yet devastating illness in Nigeria.
Chief (Mrs) Abeke also commended the First Lady of the state, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori for her tireless commitment to health intervention programs since the commencement of this dispensation.
Dr. Eric Jarikre O. Executive Secretary, Medical Association, Delta State, assured a seamless distribution process, noting that the state had conducted a thorough house-to-house sharing of net cards. He also encouraged residents to pay proper attention as they are educated on how to make judicious use of the mosquito nets
Dr. Jarikre stressed that malaria cases in hospitals far surpass those of other illnesses, underscoring the need for collective action.
Other stakeholders present included the Vice Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Dora Aweto, Council Secretary, Hon. Raymond Overah, Councillors, Supervisors, Health Personnel, wife of the commissioner of Environment, Mrs Ena Ejiro Jamani , Wife of the commissioner of Health, Mrs Bliss Onojame, Wife of the Commissioner for Higher Education, Mrs Tonukari, political appointees and community leaders.
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