ABOUT
Where Compassion Meets Competence: A Journey in Medical Training.
Our Inspiration
Dr Peter Obakponovwe
The late Chief (Dr.) Peter Obakponovwe was a distinguished graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI). He held fellowships from both the Royal College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. Dr. Obakponovwe was a renowned physician, surgeon, and community leader, celebrated as a pioneer of private medical practice in the Delta State.
After serving as a Consultant Surgeon in government, he founded a thriving hospital in Ughelli in 1978. His dedication to medicine and the physician-patient bond earned him lasting respect across the region and beyond.
The foundation honours the memory of Dr Peter Claver Obakponovwe (MBBS, FRCS Ed.) founder of Ufor Hospital. A pioneer surgeon and philanthropist, who served the people of Delta State with gusto and pride!
Chief (Dr.) Peter Obakponovwe MBBS, FRCS.
Dr. Obakponovwe, was a renowned community leader and founder of the popular Ufor Hospital, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria. He devoted his life to the service of the Delta state and her people.
Mr. OghoFORI Obakponovwe FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Mr. Oghofori Obakponovwe (center – back row) pictured alongside the medical and operating theatre staff of Ufor Hospital, Ughelli, Nigeria, during a collaborative training session aimed at enhancing clinical skills and strengthening healthcare delivery within the local community.
From the UK to the Delta: A Lifeline of Hope
OUR JOURNEY THUS FAR
A key part of our strategy is to give a second lease of life to gently used medical equipment and training materials from the UK. Since our founding in 2022, we have worked with local UK healthcare providers and small charities to collect these valuable resources to support and strengthen healthcare systems in the Nigerian Delta region.
This has been pivotal to our success. It not only provides tangible resources to healthcare teams but also builds the familiarity and know-how needed to use newer medical equipment effectively.
Healthcare for Every Life in the Delta
staff education
Ensuring staff have access to evidence-based education and maintain their clinical practice is another pillar of our approach. Providing hands on practice in a safe and non judegmental enviroment allows staff to grow their skills with confidence and share their learning with others across the region.
CHECKING AIRWAY
Medical and operating theatre staff at Ufor Hospital, Ughelli, Nigeria, participate in a hands-on training session focused on airway management—an essential initial step in the resuscitation of trauma patients.
UFOR HOSPITAL, UGHELLI, NIGERIA
Ufor Hospital is a private healthcare facility located at 19 Uloho Avenue in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria. Established in 1978 by the late Dr. Peter Claver Obakponovwe, the hospital has been a cornerstone of medical care in the region.
Strengthening Local Healthcare, Together
OUR APPROACH
Through our collaboration with Ufor hospital, Ughelli, the Peter Claver Foundation provides reliable medical equipment, medical training, and outreach services to the local community. Working hand in hand with an established hospital in this way means the Peter Claver Foundation can provide immediate impact, develop existing healthcare staff skills, and create sustainable change.
OUR TRUSTEES
The charity founder and trustees are all medical professionals trained and practicing in the UK with GMC and NMC Registration.
