16 Million/ - Donation to Improve Maternity Services in Mtwara

OPHIR Energy, an oil and gas exploration company operating in Mtwara Region has donated 16m/- to Benedictine Sisters' Shangani Dispensary.

Presenting a cheque to the dispensary administration, Ophir's Non-Executive Director Vivien Gibney said the money was meant to support improvement of maternity ward.

"Ophir recognises the importance of supporting community work, such as that of the improvement of maternity ward, which will benefit Mtwara Municipality," noted Ms Gibney.

She added that it was not the first time the company had provided support to the Benedictine Sisters, as it had done so previously in 2010 and 2012, in line with its corporate social responsibility in Mtwara.

"Ophir supported you in the past and we have witnessed how carefully you spent money that we gave you. In 2010, several Ophir employees and contractors gave generously to this dispensary, followed by November 2012 donation of 16m/- from the Ophir board to assist the Sisters in providing pre and postnatal care for women in Mtwara Region," she explained.

Ms Gibney said the Company was pleased to realise that despite many challenges the maternity ward faced due to lack of medical equipment and resources, the sisters had spent the money carefully to ensure sustainable support for many women they lovingly cared for every day.