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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
As part of interventions to enhance healthcare services for his constituents particularly pregnant mothers and their children, a top contender for the Benue South Senatorial District, Dr. David Olofu, has donated the sum of N10 million to support all pregnant women that will be receiving care at St. Helen’s Specialist Hospital, Otukpo, Benue State.
The endowment fund which was announced last Thursday, November 20th, 2025, was designed to ease the financial burden faced by expectant mothers, to reduce maternal and infant mortality as well as improve access to quality maternal healthcare.
Olofu, who spoke during a visit to the hospital emphasized that the wellbeing of women and children forms the backbone of his developmental vision for Benue South adding that the fund would strengthen support for families who often struggle with the cost of essential medical services.
He reiterated that maternal health was not just a medical issue but a foundation for building prosperous families and a stronger society.
According to him, leadership must be demonstrated through action and not mere rhethorics and promises stressing that no woman in Benue South should be denied quality healthcare due to financial constraints.
He said that his intervention was a practical step towards bridging the gap in maternal care across the Senatorial district.
The management of St. Helen’s Specialist Hospital expressed profound gratitude for the donation, describing it as a timely and impactful intervention that will directly benefit pregnant women, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
The management applauded Olofu for his consistent display of leadership steeped in empathy and community development.
Across Otukpo and the wider Benue South Senatorial District, community members hailed the gesture as another clear signal that Olofu remains deeply connected to the needs of his people.
Beneficiaries and residents noted that his philanthropic initiatives have continued to bring hope and relief, especially at a time when many families are faced with hardship.
With this latest intervention, Dr. Olofu reaffirmed his dedication to advancing healthcare, education, and social welfare in the district.
He pledged to expand such initiatives as part of his broader mission to elevate the quality of life for all constituents of Benue South.
As the 2027 political landscape intensifies, this humanitarian act has strengthened Dr. Olofu’s standing as a senatorial aspirant whose leadership is rooted in service, compassion, and genuine commitment to the people.
