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Recall that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, had commissioned the Oxygen Plant on August 6, 2024, when it was unveiled by the United Nations Children Fund.

Continuing, Christoff, who is also the Permanent Representative of Canada to ECOWAS, said poverty is central to some of the challenges the Canadian government identified globally which he said worsened during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Speaking about the Oxygen Plant, he said, “This is a tangible example of where governments like the Government of Canada, UNICEF, WHO, the Rivers State Government and of course the healthcare system can come together and bring effective, focused and change to address shortcomings that ultimately if addressed can make a real difference to the general public.

“And I think this medical Oxygen Plant is doing just that. So it is my sincere joy to be here representing Canada and seeing how Canadian tax dollars have made a difference here in Nigeria.”

While acknowledging that the facility was commissioned in early August, Christoff said, “I want to come and see it for myself. And I want to thank those who have facilitated this event today.

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