BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU
THE Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta has unveiled a collaboration with the Delta Football Association (DFA) to register over 2,000 individuals into the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEAI). The initiative is designed to enhance access to healthcare for footballers, both active and retired, across Delta State.
Dr. Akpoveta said this when the Chairman of DFA, Hon. Godwin Adode alongside his team members paid the Commission a courtesy visit to discuss the welfare of footballers across the State.
According to Akpoveta, who emphasised the critical role of health in sports, said, “This partnership is a significant step toward ensuring that footballers, regardless of their status, have access to quality healthcare. The IEAI program is tailored to provide support to vulnerable groups, and this collaboration will extend that support to the football community.”
Akpoveta noted that the synergy between the DSCHC and DFA aims to address long-standing health challenges faced by footballers, particularly those who have retired and may lack access to adequate healthcare. By enrolling over 2,000 members, the initiative will provide essential medical coverage, ensuring players can focus on their careers without the burden of healthcare worries.
Speaking wi th the Chairman, Delta Football Association, Hon. Godwin Adode, he said the visit was to seek partnership with the Commission in addressing health challenges faced by professional footballers during and after their playing careers, given the high cost of accessing quality healthcare services in the country.
Hon. Adode expressed optimism that the collaboration would help establish a dedicated health scheme tailored to the unique needs of athletes, create awareness and promote preventive healthcare measures within the football community, provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to both active and retired footballers in the state and reinforce Delta State reputation as a leader in sports development and human capital advancement He commended the Chairman, DG and team of the Commission for their commitment to improving the health and welfare of the populace.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of information Communication and Education materials of the Commission by Dr. Akpoveta, to the Chairman DFA.
