Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori Flags Off Free Medical Outreach For Special Needs Children In Delta South
Promoting Dignity, Care and Inclusion
IN a renewed push for inclusive healthcare and social acceptance, the Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has flagged off a free medical outreach programme for children with special needs and their caregivers in Delta South Senatorial District.
The initiative, organised by her You Matter Charity Foundation in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health, took place at Dom Domingos College, Warri, drawing families from across the district.
Speaking at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori stressed that the outreach seeks to raise awareness about autism and other developmental conditions while confronting the stigma that often isolates affected families.
“Every child matters, regardless of ability,” she said. “We must build a society that supports inclusion, compassion, and equal opportunity.”
She urged parents and caregivers to continue showing patience, love, and understanding to children with special needs, describing them as unique individuals deserving of dignity and respect.
Building on Earlier Interventions
The outreach forms part of a statewide programme designed to reach all three senatorial districts. The initiative had earlier been conducted in Delta Central Senatorial District in Ughelli, where beneficiaries received medical support and assistive tools.
According to the Governor’s wife, the phased approach ensures broader coverage and equitable access to care.
She lauded the support of Delta South leaders and acknowledged the technical contributions of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, alongside healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health and the Primary Health Care Development Agency.
Their collaboration, she noted, underscores government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.
Medical Services and Legal Awareness
Director-General of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Mrs. Lawrentta Ogbedo, said the outreach addresses both immediate health needs and long-term advocacy goals.
She emphasised that early medical intervention significantly improves outcomes for children with developmental challenges and called for sustained partnerships between government, civil society, and communities.
The event featured free medical consultations, treatment, and specialised advice for caregivers. Health professionals delivered talks on autism awareness, behavioural management strategies, and nutrition for children with special needs.
Participants were also educated on laws protecting persons living with disabilities from discrimination, reinforcing the message that inclusion is both a moral and legal imperative.
A Timely Intervention
Local leaders, including Warri South Local Government Chairman, Comrade Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, and Chairman of the Post Primary Education Board, Hon. Samuel Mariere, commended the initiative as a lifeline for families grappling with rising healthcare costs.
They described the outreach as a demonstration of compassionate leadership and community-driven support.
Highlights of the programme included the presentation of wheelchairs, assistive devices, medications, and educational materials to beneficiaries — practical tools expected to enhance mobility, learning, and overall quality of life.
With the outreach continuing across Delta State, stakeholders expressed optimism that sustained advocacy and medical support will help dismantle stigma, improve access to care, and ensure that children with special needs are fully integrated into society.
The initiative marks another step toward fostering a Delta State where inclusivity is not just an aspiration but a lived reality.
