Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has ordered the immediate restoration of regular water supply to General Hospital, Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West local Government Area of the state.

The deputy governor’s order followed a complaint of inadequate water supply to the health facility by patients and staff of the hospital during an on-the-spot assessment of the hospital by Idahosa on Tuesday.

In a statement released to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was said to have assured the people of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s collaboration with key stakeholders to improve healthcare in the state.

Idahosa, who noted that the revitalisation of the state’s healthcare sector was part of the governor’s SHINE agenda, expressed satisfaction with the level of work at the hospital.

The deputy governor, while reiterating the commitment of the Okpebholo-led government to improving the livelihoods of the people, disclosed, “We came today on oversight, to see the current situation of the hospital, and it is clear the hospital needs some transformation.

“This is the major hospital that services the entire region. The traffic is quite high. So, we were asked to come here today to inspect the hospital by His Excellency, the Executive Governor.

“It is his mandate and in line with his campaign promises to ensure that all the 34 hospitals across Edo State meet the highest standard.

“Based on that, we are here, and the assessment is good, and we will do the needful to ensure that what is needed is put in place.”

Earlier, during a stopover at the residence of the Odionwere of Iguobazuwa, Pa Edward Igbinovia, the deputy governor assured of the government’s readiness to transform the general hospital.

According to him, the hospital will be equipped with a perimeter fence, renovated doctors’ quarters, and solar-powered lighting to boost efficiency.

The Ag. Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Moses, commended the government on the promises to transform the hospital.