Governor Ben Ayade Commissions Zipline Drone Services in Cross River State

 

Prof. Ben Ayade, the Governor of the Cross River State, has commissioned the first of three drone delivery sites built and operated by Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics. 

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By Joan Aimuengheuwa

The facility located in the Nduk community of Ogoja LGA in Cross River State will serve as the base for the storage, management and fulfilment of medical logistics and supplies to more than 300 health facilities in the state.

The commissioning of the facility forms part of an elaborate Universal Health Coverage strategy by the federal State to deliver medical commodities to health facilities in a timely and more efficient manner within the state.

“The government of Cross River State has made this process a seamless one right from the signing of the MOU to the finishing. Zipline will continue to be efficient and committed to all terms and conditions as agreed and our priority will be saving lives and giving the people of this state the best of services. We also do recognize the necessity of time in healthcare delivery and so let me assure you that our drones are reliable and our services are prompt. Our operations in countries like Ghana, Rwanda, the USA, and Japan have produced impressive outcomes, a reason we are excited to add Cross River to our success story”.

The State Commissioner for health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, applauded Zipline for putting technology in such an amazing way. “As a state, I must say we’re lucky to have Zipline come to not only Nigeria but Cross River State. From what I know about Zipline, I am confident that mortality rate will reduce drastically and we’ll get the best of services from them.

“With Zipline now in our state, cases such as snake bite can easily be responded to even if the facility does not have the anti-snake venom. Just by a call, Zipline will deliver safely and timely”.

Speaking further, Catherine Odiase said “Zipline is a mission-driven company founded on the belief that every person has the right to access reliable, high-quality healthcare. We believe that more efficient, effective, and data-driven global health supply chains are a critical component on the path of universal healthcare.”

The company operates the only national-scale aerial logistics network in the world, powered by the fastest and most reliable long-distance commercial delivery drones.