Governor Sheriff Oborovwori of Delta State said his administration is among the first three states in Nigeria to fully pay the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund for residency doctors.
The Governor disclosed this when the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors led by the National President, Dr Hope Osundara paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Government House, Asaba.
For his exemplary commitment to welfare of doctors and advancement of healthcare delivery in the state, Governor Sheriff Oborovwori was presented an award of excellence.
Oborovwori who was commended for paying acculturation allowances, granting tax rebates to doctors, and investing in critical medical infrastructure, said his administration has a robust relationship with doctors.
The Governor further stressed that every demand from the Ministry of Health that got to his table had received his approval.
Governor Sheriff Oborovwori maintained that the accomodation challenges facing the doctors at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara Will be addressed.
Oborovwori said “Our doctors are world class, what they need are modern facilities. If we provide the necessary equipment, they will excel in Nigeria instead of traveling to work as medical assistants abroad “.
